What are the main factors that influence a Desktop Engineering's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Desktop Engineering?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Desktop Engineering roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Desktop Engineering's salary?

A Desktop Engineering's salary grows with experience: starting around $73,507 for beginners, reaching about $76,306 at mid-level, and approach $76,965 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Desktop Engineering?

Desktop Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Desktop Engineering roles are District of Columbia $83,609, California $83,291, Massachusetts $82,181. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Desktop Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Desktop Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Desktop Architect: $164,157; Desktop Manager: $115,033; Desktop Publisher: $87,698; Desktop Engineer: $74,299; Desktop Administrator: $71,288.

Desktop Engineering Salary in Virginia

How much does a Desktop Engineering make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Desktop Engineering in Virginia is $76,042 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Desktop Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,178
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,604 to $85,535
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,831

10% $61,831

50% (Median) $76,042

90% $94,178

Desktop Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,535	$7,128	$1,645	$41
Average	$76,042	$6,337	$1,462	$37
25th Percentile	$68,604	$5,717	$1,319	$33

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Desktop Engineering with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Check out Desktop Engineering Job Openings in Virginia

Administrator Desktop Systems

Le Moyne College – NEW YORK CITY, NY

Engineering Manager

Accura Engineering – MONTGOMERY, AL

Engineering Manager

Accura Engineering – CHATTANOOGA, TN

Engineering Manager

Accura Engineering – FLORIDA, FL

Key Factors That Influence Desktop Engineering Salaries

A Desktop Engineering's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Desktop Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Desktop Engineering's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $73,507
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,328
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,306
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,701
Expert (over 8 years): $76,965

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Desktop Engineering	less than 1 year	$73,507
Early Career Level Desktop Engineering	1-2 years	$74,328
Mid-Level Level Desktop Engineering	2-4 years	$76,306
Senior-Level Level Desktop Engineering	5-8 years	$76,701
Expert Level Desktop Engineering	over 8 years	$76,965

How Do Desktop Engineering Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Desktop Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,609.
California: $83,291.
Massachusetts: $82,181.

District of Columbia $83,609 California $83,291 Massachusetts $82,181 Washington $81,879 New Jersey $81,849 Alaska $81,743 Connecticut $80,701 New York $80,278

Hawaii $78,927 Rhode Island $78,292 Maryland $77,862 Minnesota $77,273 Colorado $77,046 Illinois $76,971 Oregon $76,684 Delaware $76,473

New Hampshire $76,340 Virginia $76,042 Pennsylvania $75,174 Nevada $74,736 North Dakota $74,592 Michigan $74,366 Wisconsin $74,283 Vermont $74,117

Texas $73,656 Maine $73,626 Arizona $73,580 Ohio $73,527 Georgia $72,833 Indiana $72,485 Wyoming $72,417 Utah $72,312

Iowa $72,266 Kansas $71,904 Louisiana $71,798 North Carolina $71,760 Missouri $71,745 Florida $71,451 Montana $71,292 Nebraska $71,141

Kentucky $71,058 South Carolina $70,756 Tennessee $70,567 Idaho $70,492 New Mexico $69,941 Oklahoma $69,820 Alabama $69,374 South Dakota $68,627

Arkansas $68,219 West Virginia $68,000 Mississippi $67,343

Top Paying Cities for Desktop Engineering

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $69,933
Lambsburg: $70,082
Laurel Fork: $70,160

Ivanhoe, VA $69,933

Lambsburg, VA $70,082

Laurel Fork, VA $70,160

Marion, VA $69,568

Max Meadows, VA $70,044

Meadowview, VA $68,942

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $69,500

Rocky Gap, VA $69,539

Ruther Glen, VA $73,354

Sealston, VA $75,251

Sharps, VA $73,031

Spotsylvania, VA $74,039

Sparta, VA $73,651

Stafford, VA $77,425

Stratford, VA $74,460

Tappahannock, VA $73,483

Thornburg, VA $74,283

Unionville, VA $73,077

Village, VA $73,391

Warsaw, VA $73,651

Weems, VA $72,206

Sandy Point, VA $73,747

White Stone, VA $72,005

Wicomico Church, VA $72,530

Woodford, VA $73,980

Zacata, VA $74,230

Winchester, VA $73,881

Bentonville, VA $73,247

Berryville, VA $74,946

Boyce, VA $75,083

Brucetown, VA $73,930

Chester Gap, VA $74,646

Clear Brook, VA $73,558

Cross Junction, VA $71,172

Fishers Hill, VA $72,195

Flint Hill, VA $74,241

Front Royal, VA $74,284

Gore, VA $71,571

Hume, VA $75,245

Huntly, VA $74,366

Strasburg, VA $71,914

Linden, VA $75,427

Markham, VA $75,411

Maurertown, VA $70,936

Middletown, VA $73,318

Millwood, VA $74,949

Rileyville, VA $72,427

Earlysville, VA $71,366

Esmont, VA $70,706

Faber, VA $70,392

Fishersville, VA $71,048

Free Union, VA $71,248

Gordonsville, VA $71,995

Greenwood, VA $70,962

Ivy, VA $71,396

Keene, VA $70,991

Keswick, VA $71,537

Locust Dale, VA $72,317

Lovingston, VA $69,637

Lyndhurst, VA $70,162

Montpelier Station, VA $72,012

Nellysford, VA $70,243

North Garden, VA $70,922

Orange, VA $72,716

Palmyra, VA $71,568

Piney River, VA $69,313

Quinque, VA $71,548

Roseland, VA $69,580

Ruckersville, VA $71,518

Schuyler, VA $70,457

Shipman, VA $69,626

Somerset, VA $72,015

Stanardsville, VA $71,310

Troy, VA $71,646

Tyro, VA $69,769

Waynesboro, VA $71,156

White Hall, VA $71,283

Woodberry Forest, VA $72,294

Achilles, VA $71,195

Amelia Court House, VA $72,516

Ark, VA $71,648

Arvonia, VA $71,012

Ashland, VA $73,222

Aylett, VA $73,257

Barhamsville, VA $72,202

Beaumont, VA $72,500

Beaverdam, VA $73,216

Bena, VA $71,174

Bohannon, VA $71,466

Bremo Bluff, VA $71,474

Bruington, VA $73,111

Bumpass, VA $73,105

Cardinal, VA $71,498

Cartersville, VA $72,065

Charles City, VA $72,654

Christchurch, VA $72,061

Church View, VA $72,228

Cobbs Creek, VA $71,696

Columbia, VA $71,878

Crozier, VA $72,983

Cumberland, VA $71,478

Deltaville, VA $71,755

Diggs, VA $71,494

Redwood, VA $69,578

Rich Creek, VA $69,815

Ridgeway, VA $70,302

Riner, VA $69,808

Ripplemead, VA $69,626

Rocky Mount, VA $69,641

Salem, VA $69,301

Sandy Level, VA $69,790

Shawsville, VA $69,515

Spencer, VA $70,285

Staffordsville, VA $69,935

Stanleytown, VA $70,417

Stuart, VA $70,266

Thaxton, VA $69,432

Troutville, VA $69,405

Union Hall, VA $69,653

Vesta, VA $70,177

Villamont, VA $69,397

Vinton, VA $69,267

Wirtz, VA $69,438

Woolwine, VA $70,128

Bristol, VA $67,558

Abingdon, VA $68,560

Andover, VA $68,356

Appalachia, VA $68,356

Bee, VA $69,201

Ben Hur, VA $68,640

Big Stone Gap, VA $67,747

Birchleaf, VA $69,269

Blackwater, VA $67,832

Castlewood, VA $68,029

Cleveland, VA $68,855

Clinchco, VA $69,208

Clintwood, VA $69,130

Coeburn, VA $68,470

Damascus, VA $69,098

Dante, VA $68,859

Davenport, VA $69,336

Dryden, VA $67,969

Duffield, VA $67,394

Dungannon, VA $67,639

East Stone Gap, VA $67,890

Ewing, VA $69,507

Fort Blackmore, VA $67,206

Gate City, VA $66,747

Haysi, VA $69,605

Hiltons, VA $66,905

Honaker, VA $69,240

Jonesville, VA $68,807

Keokee, VA $68,170

Lebanon, VA $68,588

Mc Clure, VA $68,873

Mendota, VA $67,579

Nickelsville, VA $67,296

Nora, VA $68,692

Norton, VA $68,430

Pennington Gap, VA $68,153

Pound, VA $68,713

Rosedale, VA $69,164

Rose Hill, VA $69,386

Saint Charles, VA $68,553

Saint Paul, VA $68,464

Weber City, VA $66,543

Whitetop, VA $69,368

Wise, VA $68,613

Pulaski, VA $70,113

Atkins, VA $69,521

Austinville, VA $70,083

Barren Springs, VA $70,142

Bastian, VA $69,531

Bland, VA $69,694

Broadford, VA $69,458

Cana, VA $70,190

Ceres, VA $69,464

Chilhowie, VA $69,441

Cripple Creek, VA $69,755

Crockett, VA $69,738

Draper, VA $70,055

Dugspur, VA $70,106

Elk Creek, VA $69,706

Emory, VA $69,244

Fancy Gap, VA $70,129

Fries, VA $69,940

Galax, VA $70,054

Glade Spring, VA $69,107

Rural Retreat, VA $69,650

Saltville, VA $69,471

Speedwell, VA $69,695

Sugar Grove, VA $69,537

Tannersville, VA $69,417

Troutdale, VA $69,488

Willis, VA $70,069

Woodlawn, VA $70,097

Wytheville, VA $69,900

Staunton, VA $71,070

Augusta Springs, VA $70,769

Bacova, VA $70,437

Blue Grass, VA $70,465

Brownsburg, VA $70,044

Buena Vista, VA $69,470

Churchville, VA $71,267

Clifton Forge, VA $70,199

Covington, VA $69,818

Craigsville, VA $70,777

Crimora, VA $71,341

Deerfield, VA $70,832

Doe Hill, VA $70,772

Fairfield, VA $69,941

Fort Defiance, VA $71,393

Glen Wilton, VA $69,932

Goshen, VA $70,472

Greenville, VA $70,428

Grottoes, VA $71,406

Head Waters, VA $70,889

Hot Springs, VA $70,240

Iron Gate, VA $70,319

Lexington, VA $70,064

Low Moor, VA $70,155

Mc Dowell, VA $70,800

Middlebrook, VA $70,446

Millboro, VA $70,501

Mint Spring, VA $70,800

Montebello, VA $69,804

Monterey, VA $70,596

Mount Sidney, VA $71,424

Mustoe, VA $70,713

New Hope, VA $71,383

Port Republic, VA $71,368

Raphine, VA $70,129

Rockbridge Baths, VA $70,198

Selma, VA $70,224

Steeles Tavern, VA $70,273

Stuarts Draft, VA $70,536

Swoope, VA $70,944

Verona, VA $71,425

Vesuvius, VA $69,647

Warm Springs, VA $70,459

West Augusta, VA $70,986

Weyers Cave, VA $71,442

Williamsville, VA $70,839

Lynchburg, VA $68,430

Altavista, VA $69,080

Alton, VA $70,589

Amherst, VA $68,895

Appomattox, VA $69,019

Bedford, VA $69,441

Big Island, VA $69,060

Blairs, VA $70,573

Brookneal, VA $69,353

Buffalo Junction, VA $70,813

Callands, VA $70,231

Chatham, VA $70,289

Clifford, VA $69,000

Clover, VA $70,417

Cluster Springs, VA $70,809

Coleman Falls, VA $68,714

Concord, VA $68,525

Crystal Hill, VA $70,308

Danville, VA $70,629

Hillsville, VA $70,190

Carson, VA $72,894

Hiwassee, VA $69,959

Independence, VA $69,716

Annandale, VA $82,952

Burke, VA $82,175

Dumfries, VA $79,769

Dunn Loring, VA $83,058

Fairfax, VA $81,817

Fairfax Station, VA $81,595

Falls Church, VA $83,131

Fort Belvoir, VA $82,125

Great Falls, VA $81,820

Greenway, VA $83,129

Lorton, VA $81,662

Merrifield, VA $82,867

Mc Lean, VA $83,121

West Mclean, VA $83,129

Mount Vernon, VA $82,434

Newington, VA $82,244

Dry Fork, VA $70,436

Brooke, VA $76,862

Evington, VA $68,810

Forest, VA $68,676

Gladstone, VA $69,079

Gladys, VA $69,081

Glasgow, VA $69,522

Goode, VA $68,903

Gretna, VA $69,788

Halifax, VA $70,569

Howardsville, VA $70,456

Hurt, VA $69,398

Java, VA $70,208

Ararat, VA $70,172

Axton, VA $70,389

Bassett, VA $70,339

Belspring, VA $69,973

Bent Mountain, VA $69,380

Blacksburg, VA $69,643

Blue Ridge, VA $69,356

Boones Mill, VA $69,330

Buchanan, VA $69,590

Callaway, VA $69,512

Christiansburg, VA $69,650

Cascade, VA $70,328

Catawba, VA $69,472

Check, VA $69,620

Claudville, VA $70,131

Cloverdale, VA $69,227

Collinsville, VA $70,572

Copper Hill, VA $69,528

Critz, VA $70,243

Daleville, VA $69,298

Dublin, VA $70,010

Eagle Rock, VA $69,791

Eggleston, VA $69,870

Elliston, VA $69,457

Ferrum, VA $69,901

Fieldale, VA $70,471

Fincastle, VA $69,514

Floyd, VA $69,906

Glade Hill, VA $69,595

Glen Lyn, VA $69,647

Goodview, VA $69,349

Hardy, VA $69,320

Henry, VA $70,006

Huddleston, VA $69,577

Keeling, VA $70,502

Chester, VA $73,237

Chesterfield, VA $73,193

Church Road, VA $72,952

Colonial Heights, VA $73,267

Courtland, VA $71,506

Dendron, VA $71,720

Dewitt, VA $72,718

Dinwiddie, VA $72,917

Disputanta, VA $72,976

Dolphin, VA $71,919

Drewryville, VA $71,350

Ebony, VA $70,857

Elberon, VA $71,425

Emporia, VA $71,511

Ford, VA $72,782

Franklin, VA $71,286

Freeman, VA $71,903

Gasburg, VA $71,010

Hopewell, VA $73,116

Ivor, VA $71,401

Jarratt, VA $72,128

Lawrenceville, VA $71,652

Mc Kenney, VA $72,528

Meredithville, VA $71,549

Newsoms, VA $71,051

Prince George, VA $73,185

Rawlings, VA $72,248

Sedley, VA $71,602

Skippers, VA $71,225

Spring Grove, VA $72,109

Stony Creek, VA $72,524

Surry, VA $71,250

Sussex, VA $72,361

Sutherland, VA $73,123

Valentines, VA $71,076

Wakefield, VA $71,693

Warfield, VA $72,307

Waverly, VA $72,257

White Plains, VA $71,037

Wilsons, VA $72,566

Yale, VA $72,068

Zuni, VA $71,373

Claremont, VA $72,205

Farmville, VA $70,851

Baskerville, VA $70,735

Indian Valley, VA $70,008

Mc Coy, VA $69,856

Martinsville, VA $70,456

Meadows Of Dan, VA $70,195

Moneta, VA $69,463

Montvale, VA $69,463

Narrows, VA $69,857

Newbern, VA $69,918

New Castle, VA $69,518

Newport, VA $69,676

New River, VA $70,111

Oriskany, VA $69,653

Paint Bank, VA $69,543

Parrott, VA $69,889

Patrick Springs, VA $70,323

Pearisburg, VA $69,926

Pembroke, VA $69,925

Penhook, VA $69,826

Pilot, VA $69,675

Pittsville, VA $69,791

Radford, VA $70,032

Long Island, VA $69,343

Lowry, VA $69,034

Lynch Station, VA $69,350

Madison Heights, VA $68,432

Monroe, VA $68,773

Naruna, VA $69,133

Nathalie, VA $69,969

Natural Bridge, VA $69,742

Natural Bridge Station, VA $69,441

Nelson, VA $70,917

Norwood, VA $69,344

Ringgold, VA $70,528

Rustburg, VA $68,590

Scottsburg, VA $70,665

Scottsville, VA $71,047

South Boston, VA $70,727

Spout Spring, VA $68,716

Sutherlin, VA $70,534

Sweet Briar, VA $68,634

Vernon Hill, VA $70,451

Virgilina, VA $70,749

Wingina, VA $69,755

Amonate, VA $69,600

Bandy, VA $69,448

Big Rock, VA $69,825

Bishop, VA $69,454

Bluefield, VA $69,669

Boissevain, VA $69,498

Breaks, VA $69,711

Burkes Garden, VA $69,525

Cedar Bluff, VA $69,627

Doran, VA $69,913

Falls Mills, VA $69,498

Grundy, VA $69,942

Horsepen, VA $69,481

Hurley, VA $69,583

Jewell Ridge, VA $69,627

Keen Mountain, VA $69,899

Mavisdale, VA $69,634

Maxie, VA $69,839

North Tazewell, VA $69,617

Oakwood, VA $69,938

Pilgrims Knob, VA $69,748

Pocahontas, VA $69,521

Pounding Mill, VA $69,725

Raven, VA $69,880

Red Ash, VA $69,945

Richlands, VA $69,905

Rowe, VA $69,660

Shortt Gap, VA $69,815

Swords Creek, VA $69,639

Tazewell, VA $69,507

Vansant, VA $69,641

Whitewood, VA $69,649

Wolford, VA $69,661

Boydton, VA $70,887

Bracey, VA $71,068

Brodnax, VA $71,342

Buckingham, VA $70,093

Burkeville, VA $71,178

Charlotte Court House, VA $70,158

Chase City, VA $70,521

Clarksville, VA $71,012

Crewe, VA $71,631

Cullen, VA $69,949

Dillwyn, VA $70,792

Drakes Branch, VA $70,514

Dundas, VA $71,563

Evergreen, VA $69,087

Fort Mitchell, VA $70,513

Green Bay, VA $70,785

Hampden Sydney, VA $70,959

Kenbridge, VA $71,180

Keysville, VA $70,507

La Crosse, VA $70,959

Lunenburg, VA $70,641

Meherrin, VA $70,648

Nottoway, VA $71,522

Pamplin, VA $69,715

Phenix, VA $69,400

Prospect, VA $70,153

Randolph, VA $70,272

Red House, VA $69,197

Red Oak, VA $70,612

Rice, VA $71,268

Saxe, VA $70,459

Skipwith, VA $70,662

South Hill, VA $70,933

Victoria, VA $70,890

Wylliesburg, VA $70,549

Roanoke, VA $69,178

Wachapreague, VA $71,830

Wardtown, VA $71,690

Wattsville, VA $71,897

Willis Wharf, VA $71,809

Windsor, VA $71,197

Withams, VA $71,841

Norfolk, VA $70,832

Newport News, VA $70,990

Fort Eustis, VA $71,018

Hampton, VA $71,034

Fort Monroe, VA $70,995

Poquoson, VA $71,011

Yorktown, VA $71,094

Lackey, VA $71,123

Seaford, VA $71,037

Portsmouth, VA $70,851

Fort Lee, VA $73,263

Petersburg, VA $73,263

Virginia State University, VA $73,263

Alberta, VA $71,816

Ammon, VA $72,778

Blackstone, VA $72,162

Boykins, VA $71,135

Branchville, VA $70,966

Capron, VA $71,486

Round Hill, VA $76,808

Catharpin, VA $79,686

Delaplane, VA $76,004

Ashburn, VA $80,016

Chantilly, VA $80,858

Gainesville, VA $79,037

Hamilton, VA $77,843

Lincoln, VA $77,767

Sterling, VA $80,989

Haymarket, VA $78,961

Herndon, VA $81,287

Leesburg, VA $78,758

Lovettsville, VA $77,013

Nokesville, VA $79,134

Upperville, VA $76,256

Warrenton, VA $76,533

Reston, VA $81,755

Waterford, VA $77,715

The Plains, VA $77,934

Doswell, VA $73,247

Dutton, VA $71,681

Fork Union, VA $71,693

Foster, VA $71,450

Glen Allen, VA $73,413

Gloucester, VA $71,605

Gloucester Point, VA $71,171

Goochland, VA $72,612

Grimstead, VA $71,630

Gum Spring, VA $72,612

Gwynn, VA $71,629

Hadensville, VA $72,498

Hallieford, VA $71,608

Hanover, VA $73,262

Hardyville, VA $71,821

Hartfield, VA $71,846

Hayes, VA $71,217

Henrico, VA $73,467

Hudgins, VA $71,574

Jamaica, VA $72,468

Jamestown, VA $71,380

Jetersville, VA $71,685

Kents Store, VA $71,854

King And Queen Court House, VA $72,578

King William, VA $72,954

Lanexa, VA $72,465

Lightfoot, VA $71,730

Little Plymouth, VA $72,486

Locust Hill, VA $72,061

Louisa, VA $72,599

Macon, VA $72,682

Maidens, VA $72,889

Manakin Sabot, VA $73,127

Mannboro, VA $72,652

Manquin, VA $73,167

Maryus, VA $71,181

Mascot, VA $72,273

Mathews, VA $71,492

Burgess, VA $72,732

Accomac, VA $71,773

Assawoman, VA $71,802

Atlantic, VA $71,899

Battery Park, VA $71,000

Belle Haven, VA $71,732

Birdsnest, VA $71,597

Bloxom, VA $71,884

Cape Charles, VA $71,498

Capeville, VA $71,513

Carrollton, VA $70,992

Carrsville, VA $71,316

Cheriton, VA $71,505

Chesapeake, VA $71,018

Chincoteague Island, VA $71,945

Wallops Island, VA $71,892

Craddockville, VA $71,743

Davis Wharf, VA $71,728

Eastville, VA $71,532

Exmore, VA $71,701

Franktown, VA $71,621

Greenbackville, VA $72,108

Greenbush, VA $71,902

Hacksneck, VA $71,702

Hallwood, VA $71,864

Harborton, VA $71,878

Horntown, VA $71,986

Oak Hall, VA $71,838

Isle Of Wight, VA $71,151

Jamesville, VA $71,662

Jenkins Bridge, VA $71,875

Keller, VA $71,789

Locustville, VA $71,786

Machipongo, VA $71,585

Mappsville, VA $71,848

Marionville, VA $71,585

Mears, VA $71,811

Melfa, VA $71,798

Modest Town, VA $71,984

Nassawadox, VA $71,659

Nelsonia, VA $71,989

New Church, VA $71,963

Onancock, VA $71,859

Onley, VA $71,779

Oyster, VA $71,522

Painter, VA $71,745

Parksley, VA $71,898

Pungoteague, VA $71,776

Quinby, VA $71,587

Rescue, VA $70,996

Sanford, VA $71,975

Saxis, VA $71,986

Seaview, VA $71,507

Smithfield, VA $71,073

Suffolk, VA $71,041

Tangier, VA $72,164

Tasley, VA $71,933

Temperanceville, VA $71,864

Townsend, VA $71,521

Virginia Beach, VA $71,964

Dulles, VA $81,777

Aldie, VA $79,196

Amissville, VA $75,343

Arcola, VA $79,990

Manassas, VA $80,121

Marshall, VA $76,448

Middleburg, VA $77,854

Catlett, VA $78,219

Centreville, VA $80,445

Clifton, VA $81,123

Orlean, VA $75,760

Paeonian Springs, VA $78,216

Paris, VA $75,760

Philomont, VA $77,623

Purcellville, VA $77,048

Bluemont, VA $76,017

Bristow, VA $79,500

Broad Run, VA $78,085

Calverton, VA $77,908

Casanova, VA $78,039

Rectortown, VA $76,354

Mechanicsville, VA $73,319

Midlothian, VA $73,208

Millers Tavern, VA $73,311

Mineral, VA $73,047

Moon, VA $71,523

Moseley, VA $72,964

New Canton, VA $71,384

New Kent, VA $72,918

New Point, VA $71,344

Newtown, VA $73,536

Norge, VA $71,836

North, VA $71,586

Oilville, VA $72,982

Onemo, VA $71,434

Ordinary, VA $71,278

Port Haywood, VA $71,333

Powhatan, VA $72,740

Providence Forge, VA $72,793

Quinton, VA $73,166

Rockville, VA $73,064

Ruthville, VA $72,642

Saint Stephens Church, VA $73,302

Saluda, VA $72,089

Sandston, VA $73,336

Sandy Hook, VA $72,597

Schley, VA $71,447

Severn, VA $71,219

Shacklefords, VA $72,127

State Farm, VA $72,923

Stevensville, VA $72,750

Studley, VA $73,314

Susan, VA $71,362

Toano, VA $72,061

Topping, VA $71,997

Trevilians, VA $72,554

Richmond, VA $73,487

Urbanna, VA $72,340

Wake, VA $71,888

Walkerton, VA $72,853

Ware Neck, VA $71,476

Water View, VA $72,325

West Point, VA $72,573

White Marsh, VA $71,357

Wicomico, VA $71,231

Williamsburg, VA $71,354

Woods Cross Roads, VA $71,613

Montpelier, VA $72,954

Oakton, VA $82,007

Occoquan, VA $81,403

Quantico, VA $78,697

Springfield, VA $82,736

Triangle, VA $79,267

Vienna, VA $82,736

Woodbridge, VA $80,815

Arlington, VA $83,152

Fort Myer, VA $83,154

Mattaponi, VA $72,303

Dhs, VA $83,153

Fort Valley, VA $71,889

Star Tannery, VA $71,186

Stephens City, VA $73,908

Stephenson, VA $73,957

Toms Brook, VA $71,849

White Post, VA $74,544

Woodstock, VA $71,255

Culpeper, VA $73,608

Aroda, VA $71,806

Banco, VA $72,049

Bealeton, VA $76,207

Boston, VA $73,413

Brandy Station, VA $74,899

Brightwood, VA $72,415

Castleton, VA $74,221

Elkwood, VA $74,801

Etlan, VA $72,248

Goldvein, VA $76,544

Graves Mill, VA $71,708

Haywood, VA $72,396

Hood, VA $71,256

Jeffersonton, VA $75,734

Leon, VA $72,721

Lignum, VA $74,369

Madison, VA $71,702

Midland, VA $76,966

Mitchells, VA $73,022

Oakpark, VA $72,156

Pratts, VA $71,693

Radiant, VA $71,959

Rapidan, VA $72,608

Remington, VA $75,601

Reva, VA $72,801

Richardsville, VA $74,989

Rixeyville, VA $74,795

Rochelle, VA $71,671

Somerville, VA $77,113

Sperryville, VA $72,730

Stevensburg, VA $74,517

Sumerduck, VA $75,621

Syria, VA $71,430

Viewtown, VA $74,844

Washington, VA $74,006

Wolftown, VA $71,261

Woodville, VA $73,448

Harrisonburg, VA $71,552

Basye, VA $70,980

Bergton, VA $70,761

Bridgewater, VA $71,418

Broadway, VA $71,198

Criders, VA $70,888

Dayton, VA $71,174

Edinburg, VA $71,101

Elkton, VA $71,316

Alexandria, VA $83,143

Fredericksburg, VA $75,335

Bowling Green, VA $73,873

Burr Hill, VA $73,882

Callao, VA $73,457

Caret, VA $74,332

Center Cross, VA $73,068

Champlain, VA $74,163

Coles Point, VA $74,440

Colonial Beach, VA $74,859

Corbin, VA $74,396

Dahlgren, VA $77,314

Dogue, VA $74,809

Dunnsville, VA $73,330

Edwardsville, VA $72,826

Farnham, VA $73,041

Garrisonville, VA $77,948

Hague, VA $73,902

Hartwood, VA $75,552

Haynesville, VA $73,841

Heathsville, VA $72,758

Hustle, VA $74,207

Irvington, VA $72,175

Jersey, VA $74,912

Kilmarnock, VA $72,236

King George, VA $76,081

Kinsale, VA $73,759

Ladysmith, VA $73,446

Lancaster, VA $72,413

Laneview, VA $72,589

Lively, VA $72,480

Locust Grove, VA $73,903

Loretto, VA $74,221

Lottsburg, VA $73,319

Merry Point, VA $72,300

Milford, VA $73,601

Mollusk, VA $72,325

Montross, VA $74,385

Morattico, VA $72,701

Mount Holly, VA $74,138

Ninde, VA $76,250

Nuttsville, VA $72,630

Oldhams, VA $73,700

Ophelia, VA $72,770

Partlow, VA $74,083

Port Royal, VA $74,202

Rappahannock Academy, VA $74,216

Reedville, VA $72,716

Rhoadesville, VA $73,206

Rollins Fork, VA $74,856

Fulks Run, VA $71,020

Hinton, VA $70,955

Keezletown, VA $71,301

Lacey Spring, VA $71,336

Linville, VA $71,299

Luray, VA $71,528

Mc Gaheysville, VA $71,383

Mount Crawford, VA $71,385

Mount Jackson, VA $71,152

Mount Solon, VA $71,162

New Market, VA $71,316

Orkney Springs, VA $70,999

Penn Laird, VA $71,415

Quicksburg, VA $71,223

Pleasant Valley, VA $71,376

Shenandoah, VA $71,341

Singers Glen, VA $71,295

Stanley, VA $71,347

Timberville, VA $71,329

Charlottesville, VA $71,456

Afton, VA $70,665

Arrington, VA $69,259

Barboursville, VA $71,734

Batesville, VA $71,286

Covesville, VA $70,671

Crozet, VA $71,320

Dyke, VA $71,285

Ruby, VA $77,576

Desktop Engineering Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Desktop Engineering roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Desktop Engineering positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Desktop Engineering as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Desktop Engineering

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$95,053	$46.0	25%
Internet	$91,251	$44.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$87,448	$42.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$83,646	$40.0	10%
Insurance	$83,646	$40.0	10%

Desktop Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Desktop Engineering's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$68,604

Average $76,042/year

$85,535

$5,717

Average $6,337/month

$7,128

$1,319

Average $1,462/week

$1,645

$33

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,535	$7,128	$1,645	$41
Average	$76,042	$6,337	$1,462	$37
25th Percentile	$68,604	$5,717	$1,319	$33

Find Your Next Desktop Engineering Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Desktop Engineering job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

Accura Engineering | LOS ANGELES, CA

Engineering Manager

Accura Engineering | LOS ANGELES, CA

Job Title: Engineering Manager Work Location: Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Huntsville, AL Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with ma... more

6 Days Ago
Accura Engineering | TENNESSEE, AR

Engineering Manager

Accura Engineering | TENNESSEE, AR

Job Title: Engineering Manager Work Location: Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Huntsville, AL Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with ma... more

7 Days Ago
Burger and Brown Engineering | GRANDVIEW, WA

Engineering Manager

Burger and Brown Engineering | GRANDVIEW, WA

Essential Functions Lead a team of project engineers in the development of a proprietary line of products. Handle product revisions based on customer’s cha... more

6 Days Ago
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories | WASHINGTON, DC

Engineering Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories | WASHINGTON, DC

This role leads a team of project engineers and designers supporting high-mix, custom electrical panel design and execution for protection and control syst... more

6 Days Ago
Brex Inc. | SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Engineering Manager GTM Engineering

Brex Inc. | SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Why join us Brex is the intelligent finance platform that enables companies to spend smarter and move faster in more than 200 markets. By combining global ... more

6 Days Ago
SeatGeek | NEW YORK CITY, NY

Engineering Manager Finance Engineering

SeatGeek | NEW YORK CITY, NY

SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we’re simplifying and moderni... more

6 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Desktop Engineering Salary in Virginia

Check out Desktop Engineering Job Openings in Virginia

Key Factors That Influence Desktop Engineering Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Desktop Engineering Salaries?

How Do Desktop Engineering Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Desktop Engineering

Desktop Engineering Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Desktop Engineering

Desktop Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Find Your Next Desktop Engineering Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Desktop Engineering Salary in Virginia

Check out Desktop Engineering Job Openings in Virginia

Key Factors That Influence Desktop Engineering Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Desktop Engineering Salaries?

How Do Desktop Engineering Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Desktop Engineering

Desktop Engineering Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Desktop Engineering

Desktop Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Desktop Engineering

Find Your Next Desktop Engineering Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?