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System Support Engineer

Average System Support Engineer with Information Technology (IT) Support Skills Salary in South Africa

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R180,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 146k
MEDIAN
ZAR 180k
75%
ZAR 337k

The average salary for a System Support Engineer is R180,000 in 2025

Base Salary
R146k - R337k
Total Pay
R146k - R337k
Based on 7 salary profiles (last updated Sep 17 2020)
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Common Health Benefits for a System Support Engineer

Medical
17%
None
83%

Gender Breakdown for System Support Engineers

Male
66.7%
Female
33.3%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About System Support Engineers

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How can System Support Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a System 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 System Support Engineer that oversees more junior System Support Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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