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Excavator operator salary in South Africa

How much does an Excavator Operator make in South Africa?

Average base salary

R 13 462

The average salary for a excavator operator is R 13 462 per month in South Africa. 14 salaries reported, updated at 13 January 2026

Highest paying companies for Excavator Operator in South Africa

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
DHL
 
R 171 600per year
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CRE8WORK
 
R 119 600per year
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Highest paying cities near South Africa for Excavator Operators

  1. Johannesburg, Gauteng
    R 17 762 per month
  2. Cape Town, Western Cape
    R 15 118 per month
  3. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
    R 12 685 per month
  4. Pretoria, Gauteng
    R 9 823 per month
  5. Elukwatini, Mpumalanga
    R 8 475 per month

Where can an Excavator Operator earn more?

Compare salaries for Excavator Operators in different locations
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