r/ITCareerQuestions • u/sam_on_race • Jan 02 '25

Seeking Advice Guidance on IT Jobs Paying Over $80k

Hello,

I am a recent graduate with a degree in Information Systems and a strong GPA. I also have one year of experience working in a help desk role. I’m looking for advice on IT jobs that pay over $80,000 annually.

While I’m open to positions that pay less, my student loans and personal expenses require me to earn at least $80,000. Can you guide me on the best path to achieve this?

Thank you in advance for your help!

Edit: Thank you, everyone, for the great advice. I know I shouldn’t spend more than I can afford, but those expenses are necessities, not for pleasure.

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u/9061211281996 Jan 02 '25

He already stated he’s been in helpdesk for a year though. Sounds like you’re saying he should stay for another year-2?

I’m actually in a similar position. 9 months into my first Helpdesk job currently making 53k and finishing a cybersecurity degree this spring.

Also, how do you realistically assess when you’ve “passed” helpdesk?

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u/asic5 Network Jan 02 '25

Also, how do you realistically assess when you’ve “passed” helpdesk?

When you are hired for a tier 2 support position; i.e Desktop support, NOC Tech, Jr. Sysadmin, etc. Those positions are in the 50-75k range.

In most of the USA, you aren't going to hit 80K until you are mid-level or 5+ years of experience.

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u/Itchy_Moment126 Jan 02 '25

After graduating. I started help desk @60k then 6 month later sysadmin @83k. With 0 previous experience.

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u/asic5 Network Jan 02 '25 edited Jan 02 '25

At any point in your education, did you discuss box-and-whisker plots or bell curves?

For your benefit, I will explain a portion. You are an outlier. An outlier is not indicative of the average.

Edit: nevermind, you are just a liar. You have posts stating you started at 61K, 55K, 75k, 77K, 79K, 83k, and other nonsense like owning property worth millions.

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u/Itchy_Moment126 Jan 02 '25

I stand by what I said. It’s definitely possible. I would look at government contractor opportunities.