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10 of the Most Popular Types of Desktop Engineer Jobs in 2026

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To start your career as a desktop engineer, you need a bachelor’s degree in information systems and technology, computer science, or a similar field. Additional professional qualifications, like certifications from the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), can help demonstrate your skills and proficiency to potential employers. These certifications require you to pass a qualifying exam, and you must take continuing education classes to get recertified every three years. Internships can help you gain experience, but you can expect on-the-job training when you start your career in an entry-level position.

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Top Types Of Desktop Engineer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Desktop Engineer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Vpn Engineer

    Salary range: $74,500 - $126,500

    Vpn Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Vpn Engineer jobs pay between $74,500 (25th percentile) and $126,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Vpn Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Windows Desktop Engineer

    Salary range: $95,500 - $137,500

    Windows Desktop Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Windows Desktop Engineer jobs pay between $95,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Windows Desktop Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Desktop Support Engineer L2

    Salary range: $43,000 - $64,000

    Desktop Support Engineer L2 is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Desktop Support Engineer L2 jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $64,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Desktop Support Engineer L2 job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Wifi Engineer

    Salary range: $76,000 - $132,500

    Wifi Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Wifi Engineer jobs pay between $76,000 (25th percentile) and $132,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Wifi Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • 1St Line Support Engineer

    Salary range: $61,500 - $97,000

    1St Line Support Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for 1St Line Support Engineer jobs pay between $61,500 (25th percentile) and $97,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for 1St Line Support Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Office 365 Support Engineer

    Salary range: $61,500 - $97,000

    Office 365 Support Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Office 365 Support Engineer jobs pay between $61,500 (25th percentile) and $97,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Office 365 Support Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Desktop Support Engineer Night Shift

    Salary range: $43,000 - $64,000

    Desktop Support Engineer Night Shift is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Desktop Support Engineer Night Shift jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $64,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Desktop Support Engineer Night Shift job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Computer Hardware Engineer

    Salary range: $120,000 - $171,000

    Computer hardware engineers design and test new computer hardware components, such as screens, motherboards, and memory. They may also work with products that include a computer system, such as cars, home entertainment components, and appliances that connect to the internet. Your responsibilities include creating design drawings and collaborating with manufacturers to ensure the devices are produced to specifications. You may also work with software developers to ensure compatibility. You must be able to read and design technical drawings and be able to communicate effectively with all participants in the project.

  • Virtual Desktop

    Salary range: $40,500 - $51,500

    Virtual Desktop is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Virtual Desktop jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $51,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Virtual Desktop job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Senior Escalation Engineer

    Salary range: $104,500 - $143,500

    Senior Escalation Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Senior Escalation Engineer jobs pay between $104,500 (25th percentile) and $143,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Escalation Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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