Average Desktop Engineer Salary in South Africa

R232,770
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 96k
MEDIAN
ZAR 233k
90%
ZAR 319k

The average salary for a Desktop Engineer is R232,770 in 2025

Base Salary
R96k - R319k
Bonus
R3k - R25k
Total Pay
R97k - R337k
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Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Desktop Engineer is ZAR 319k / year

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Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Desktop Engineer is ZAR 96k / year

How can Desktop Engineers increase their salary?

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