Average hourly pay for a basic PC tech with limited experience

[Kremlar]

Is $11 per hour with health benefits too much?

 

[imported_Mike]

Depends on the area and the employer.

 

[Kremlar]

Small consulting/hardware firm, 2 employees looking to add a 3rd for grunt work.

Massachusetts / Rhode Island, but not located in Boston (though 30% or so of clients are in Boston area).

 

[boredhokie]

I can get Sandeev to do that for 3 dollars an hour, a cot in the back room, and all the bubble wrap he can eat. Maybe you should think more globally before you ask for those outrageous wages.

 

[pontifex]

define limited experience

i was going to say around $10 would be my guess.

 

[zixxer]

The area makes a HUGE difference... I live just north of atlanta, where a 2 bedroom apt is $900 - $10 an hour would be 'acceptable'.. best buy pays their people about 10 or 11 around here..

 

[funboy6942]

How "limited" is you experience? If it really limited to the point you know how to swap out a card and install a driver, I would say asking for $8 is pushing it a bit.

 

[Kremlar]

It's not me I'm talking about.

That's probably about his experience, but looking to grow it more.

He's no dummy, so I think he could pick things up quick.

He's also not 18 (he's 30+) so it's tough to pay him only $8 per hour.

 

[sao123]

Originally posted by: Kremlar
It's not me I'm talking about.

That's probably about his experience, but looking to grow it more.

He's no dummy, so I think he could pick things up quick.

He's also not 18 (he's 30+) so it's tough to pay him only $8 per hour.

no it isnt... age has nothing to do with it.



where i work... the current entry level wages for a computer tech is...
(this is with an associates degree or 2 yrs equivolent experience...)
$28,910/yr = $14.78/hr

compared to a entry level with a bachelors and 1 year experience
$37,360 = $19.10/hr

This rate is valid only in harrisburg, pennsylvania.

 

[Danman]

Start low, always. If he truly appreciates his job and puts in 110% effort, then you will be able to see that and bump him up. I say start him at $10/hour. If he doesn't like it, he can always counter or walk.

Remember, it all depends on how much you want him. Do you think he will be a valuable asset to your company?

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Originally posted by: sao123

Originally posted by: Kremlar
It's not me I'm talking about.

That's probably about his experience, but looking to grow it more.

He's no dummy, so I think he could pick things up quick.

He's also not 18 (he's 30+) so it's tough to pay him only $8 per hour.

no it isnt... age has nothing to do with it.



where i work... the current entry level wages for a computer tech is...
(this is with an associates degree or 2 yrs equivolent experience...)
$28,910/yr = $14.78/hr

compared to a entry level with a bachelors and 1 year experience
$37,360 = $19.10/hr

This rate is valid only in harrisburg, pennsylvania.

What kind of tech are you talking about? Just a part swapper? Or someone that roubleshoots, does network stuff ect? I make almost 2x what the 1st scenario you listed makes and I just have a high school diploma. Though I do support 400+ users in a mission critical production environment, supporting any PC, network, printer or server issue.

 

[sao123]

Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski

Originally posted by: sao123

Originally posted by: Kremlar
It's not me I'm talking about.

That's probably about his experience, but looking to grow it more.

He's no dummy, so I think he could pick things up quick.

He's also not 18 (he's 30+) so it's tough to pay him only $8 per hour.

no it isnt... age has nothing to do with it.



where i work... the current entry level wages for a computer tech is...
(this is with an associates degree or 2 yrs equivolent experience...)
$28,910/yr = $14.78/hr

compared to a entry level with a bachelors and 1 year experience
$37,360 = $19.10/hr

This rate is valid only in harrisburg, pennsylvania.

What kind of tech are you talking about? Just a part swapper? Or someone that roubleshoots, does network stuff ect? I make almost 2x what the 1st scenario you listed makes and I just have a high school diploma. Though I do support 400+ users in a mission critical production environment, supporting any PC, network, printer or server issue.

The first one is a Basic PC technician... No Networking/Servers involved...

Pc:
install windows + office + other software
swap motherboards & hard drives

Laser Printers:
Change cartridges & kits
Clean printer insides

On top of that there is a little analog telephone line troubleshooting

The second one has the ibm 3270 mainframe + networking + servers + active directory + some programming.

Also... these are government civil service jobs with full benefits, paid vacation/holidays/full health care(blue cross, prescription, vision, dental)/full retirement

 

[j00fek]

10/hr

 

[slatr]

$15-$17

8-11 is a joke unless you live in a town of 1000 people and have a tiny client base.

 

[nweaver]

Originally posted by: boredhokie
I can get Sandeev to do that for 3 dollars an hour, a cot in the back room, and all the bubble wrap he can eat. Maybe you should think more globally before you ask for those outrageous wages.

that's a small fortune for him too...

 

[Jadow]

Small consulting/hardware firm, 2 employees looking to add a 3rd for grunt work.

$11 seems fair, to me the bigger question would be are there opportunities to grow and advance.

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: sao123
The second one has the ibm 3270 mainframe + networking + servers + active directory + some programming.

Also... these are government civil service jobs with full benefits, paid vacation/holidays/full health care(blue cross, prescription, vision, dental)/full retirement

i need to nab a government job... ha

 

[Brentx]

I would say $11 and hour with benefits. I work at the geek squad and make $11.16 starting, and that is in the Milwaukee area. I had 0 PC tech experience, because I am a college student and am only 18. However I probably have more knowledge under my belt than some 2 year degree people have, as has been seen at my work 😛

SO I say $11 is fine. If anything, bump him up a dollar if he starts complaining later on.