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Desktop Support Engineer

Average Desktop Support Engineer with Windows Server 2012 R2 Skills Salary in South Africa

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R144,094
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The average salary for a Desktop Support Engineer is R144,094 in 2025

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(last updated Apr 11 2019)
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What Do Desktop Support Engineers Do?

Desktop Support Engineer Tasks
  • Answer calls or tickets to support end users with applications, hardware, software, and networking.
  • Create end user documentation and knowledge base articles.
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software problems in person and remotely, resolving and documenting solutions.
  • Monitor backups and maintenance logs.
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Common Health Benefits for a Desktop Support Engineer

Medical
67%
None
33%

Gender Breakdown for Desktop Support Engineers

Female
66.7%
Male
33.3%
This data is based on 3 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Desktop Support Engineers

What is the highest pay for Desktop Support Engineers?

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How can Desktop Support Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Desktop Support Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Desktop Support Engineer that oversees more junior Desktop Support Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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