How to hire a data center supervisor

How to hire a data center supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step data center supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a data center supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new data center supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the data center supervisor you need to hire. Certain data center supervisor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a data center supervisor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a data center supervisor that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of data center supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Data Center Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Data Center Supervisor		$20-49
   Support Supervisor	A support supervisor is responsible for monitoring the daily operations of an organization, assisting the team members in resolving customer complaints, and managing process discrepancies to maintain the smooth delivery of services for customer satisfaction. Support supervisors conduct a one-on-one assessment with the team, identifying each member's challenges and strategizing techniques to address those difficulties and reach their maximum potentials... Show more	$14-33
   Billing Supervisor	A billing supervisor is primarily in charge of spearheading and overseeing the billing procedures of a company. Typically managing a team of billing specialists and clerks, a billing supervisor must set goals and guidelines, gather and analyze billing data, develop reports to be presented to directors and other executives, and create strategies to optimize billing processes... Show more	$18-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Windows
   • Data Analysis
   • SQL
   • Customer Service
   • Direct Reports
   • Computer System
   • Linux
   • Data Integrity
   • Data Centers
   • Incident Management
   • Problem Resolution
   • Mainframe
   • Performance Reviews
   • Payroll

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage PC workstations that include Novell files servers and MSN software.
   • Manage the entire project including researching/procuring the hardware, installing require infrastructure, and establishing backup policy/rotation for the entire company.
   • Escalate production issues to appropriate development and support groups for resolution.
   • Develop overall functional and systems requirements and specifications for the new LAN.
   • Research trouble tickets to ensure SLA is being meet on a timely basis.
   • Interface with external vendors to ensure hardware and software SLA's are meet.

   More data center supervisor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the data center supervisor job description is a good way to get more applicants. A data center supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a data center supervisor in Nebraska may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level data center supervisor. Additionally, a data center supervisor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average data center supervisor salary

   $66,688yearly

   $32.06 hourly rate

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   Entry-level data center supervisor salary

   $43,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average data center supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$87,845	$42
   2	District of Columbia	$81,992	$39
   3	New York	$80,285	$39
   4	Virginia	$78,326	$38
   5	New Jersey	$76,578	$37
   6	Washington	$75,322	$36
   7	Illinois	$71,547	$34
   8	Georgia	$71,028	$34
   9	Texas	$69,872	$34
   10	Colorado	$67,733	$33
   11	Ohio	$67,129	$32
   12	Pennsylvania	$66,895	$32
   13	North Carolina	$65,347	$31
   14	Oregon	$63,321	$30
   15	California	$63,137	$30
   16	Arizona	$61,076	$29
   17	Utah	$60,965	$29
   18	Iowa	$59,697	$29
   19	Nevada	$59,667	$29
   20	Missouri	$59,317	$29

   Average data center supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$130,040	$62.52	56
   2	Turner Construction	$79,486	$38.21	31
   3	Lease Crutcher Lewis	$77,993	$37.50
   4	Equinix	$74,395	$35.77	22
   5	Medical Mutual	$73,524	$35.35
   6	ICF	$73,088	$35.14
   7	Tesla	$70,264	$33.78	34
   8	NCI	$67,329	$32.37
   9	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$64,781	$31.14
   10	Magellan Midstream Partners	$64,182	$30.86
   11	Pacific Architects and Engineers	$63,141	$30.36
   12	Leidos	$61,111	$29.38	62
   13	Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority	$60,858	$29.26	1
   14	HealthTrust	$60,550	$29.11
   15	Colorado State Express	$59,645	$28.68
   16	Health Alliance	$59,335	$28.53	12
   17	E2 Optics	$59,178	$28.45
   18	Honda	$59,092	$28.41
   19	UPS	$59,043	$28.39	287
   20	Granite Telecommunications	$59,000	$28.37	2

4. Writing a data center supervisor job description

   A data center supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a data center supervisor job description:

   Data center supervisor job description example

   Data Reporting, Storefront Supervisor - Panama City, Panama
   Do your talents lie in leading and developing people to create excellent customer service?
   Would you like to work for a global company in Money Transfer that believes better things can happen when money moves? Join Western Union as a Data Reporting, Storefront Supervisor.
   
   Motivated by our values: purpose driven, globally minded, and trustworthy & respectful
   We're a FinTech that's using insight from customers and colleagues worldwide to improve financial services for families, small businesses, multinational corporations, and non-profit organizations. We're a team of over 8,000 people serving 200 countries and territories. We believe when money moves, better things happen.
   
   Better starts and ends with the customer
   In this role, you will oversee and support the daily operations of several Western Union branches. Your duties will include supervising employees, data analysis, reporting, reviewing operating processes, analyzing results based on goals, evaluating personnel, and preparing management indicators. You'll ensure service level agreements are met and regularly report to upper management on your team's results. You will be the point of contact to ensure that the sectors obtain fast responses to their queries and that all agencies comply with the regulatory framework.
   
   To be successful in this role, a bachelor's degree in Business administration, finance, or a related field will be preferred, along with previous experience working at a supervisor level in a similar function-an analytic mindset with exceptional interpersonal skills in dealing with employees and customers. Proficiency with spreadsheet (Excel) and word processing software is essential. This position will require regular travel within provinces, so a valid driver's license and owning a car are required. Proficiency in English is required and a good credit report (APC).
   
   Join us, and let's connect the world
   Western Union is transforming its business and shaping the financial services sector by driving quality, convenience, and customer service to new levels of excellence. It's an exciting time for our organization as the largest cross-border money transfer operator, trusted by millions of consumers around the world. If you're ready to unleash your potential to help drive change through bottom-up innovation, apply now.
   
   We're a company on the move, and we want our people to grow and develop. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as a great salary and benefits package.
   
   We are passionate about our diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran (U.S.) status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.

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5. Post your job

   To find data center supervisors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any data center supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level data center supervisors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your data center supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit data center supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit data center supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new data center supervisor

   Once you've found the data center supervisor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new data center supervisor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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