diff --git a/.changeset/nine-actors-fly.md b/.changeset/nine-actors-fly.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..b87ad1408f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.changeset/nine-actors-fly.md
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+'@backstage/core-components': patch
+---
+
+Add an aria-label to the support button to improve accessibility for screen readers
diff --git a/packages/core-components/src/components/SupportButton/SupportButton.tsx b/packages/core-components/src/components/SupportButton/SupportButton.tsx
index 841bfe9429..01de79bdee 100644
--- a/packages/core-components/src/components/SupportButton/SupportButton.tsx
+++ b/packages/core-components/src/components/SupportButton/SupportButton.tsx
@@ -116,6 +116,7 @@ export function SupportButton(props: SupportButtonProps) {
         ) : (
           <Button
             data-testid="support-button"
+            aria-label="support"
             color="primary"
             onClick={onClickHandler}
             startIcon={<HelpIcon />}