South Africa
Job
Senior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT)

Average Experienced Senior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT) with IT Security & Infrastructure Skills Salary in South Africa

Pay
Job Details
Skills
Job Listings
How should I pay?Price a Job
What am I worth?Find market worth
R489,872
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 226k
MEDIAN
ZAR 490k
90%
ZAR 840k

The average salary for a Senior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT) is R489,872 in 2025

Base Salary
R226k - R840k
Bonus
R16k - R59k
Total Pay
R231k - R840k
Based on 21 salary profiles (last updated Jan 06 2023)
Is Average Experienced Senior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT) with IT Security & Infrastructure Skills Salary in South Africa your job title? Find out what you should be paid
Use our tool to get a personalized report on your market worth.What's this?
United States (change)
How it works:
1
Enter city & years of experience
2
Add pay factors like skills & education
3
Find your market worth with a report tailored to you
EXPLORE BY:
Mid CareerAll
Don't see what you are looking for?
Get A Free Custom Salary Report »
Network Management / AdministrationVirtualizationWindows Operating System General UseMicrosoft ExchangeVMware ESXSystem AdministrationMicrosoft Active DirectoryCloud ComputingInternet Information Server (IIS)Windows Server 2012 R2All
Don't see what you are looking for?
Get A Free Custom Salary Report »
Systems AdministratorInformation Technology (IT) ManagerSystems Engineer, ITNetwork EngineerSupport Technician, Information Technology (IT)Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT)System Administrator, Computer / NetworkNetwork AdministratorOffice AdministratorPersonal Assistant
Don't see what you are looking for?
Get A Free Custom Salary Report »

Featured Content

‹
Remote Work
New research shows how to set pay for remote employees
Gender Pay Gap
New research shows that each woman experiences the disparity of gender pay gap in different ways, depending on her position, age, race and education.
Compensation Best Practices Report
From compensation planning to variable pay to pay equity analysis, we surveyed 4,900+ organizations on how they manage compensation.
Salary Budget Survey Report
See how organizations are shifting their salary budgets this year.
Retention Report
Get strategies you can use to retain top talent and learn how impactful employee retention really is.
Variable Pay Playbook
Before you decide whether variable pay is right for your org, get a deeper understanding of the variable pay options and the cultural impact of pay choices.
›

What Do Senior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT)s Do?

Find your market worth – how it works:

Common Health Benefits for a Senior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT)

Medical
53%
Dental
5%
None
47%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT)s

Male
94.1%
Female
5.9%
This data is based on 17 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
benefits-icon

FAQs About Senior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT)s

What is the highest pay for Senior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT)s?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT) is ZAR 840k / year

What is the lowest pay for Senior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT)s?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT) is ZAR 226k / year

How can Senior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT)s increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT) 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 Senior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT) that oversees more junior Senior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

WHAT AM I WORTH?
What your skills are worth in the job market is constantly changing.
United States (change)