Engineer salary in South Africa

The average salary for an Engineer is R 37 860 per month in South Africa. This figure is based on 64 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 13 August 2026.

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Engineer salaries typically range between a low of R 19 356 and a high of R 74 052 per month, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Engineer include Centurion, Gauteng at R 78 007 per month, Midrand, Gauteng at R 61 285 per month and Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape at R 40 974 per month.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Engineer include e-Merge IT Recruitment (US$1 313 333 per year) and Ethekwini Municipality (US$1 050 787 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Engineer salary compares to related positions:

• Associate Engineer: Average R 94 045 per year
• Senior Engineer: Average R 955 200 per year
• Entry Level Engineer: Average R 19 335 per month
• Junior Engineer: Average R 12 022 per month
• Senior Associate Engineer: Average R 479 100 per year