Aircraft Engineer Salary in South Africa
R 506,975
per year
per month
R 42,250
per month
per year
Aircraft Engineer Average Salary
The average salary for an Aircraft Engineer in SA is R 506 975 gross per year (R 42 250 gross per month), which is 80% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: an Aircraft Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 353 920. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 000 000.
Salary Range: an Aircraft Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 353 920. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 000 000.
R 353,920
Low
R 506,975
Average salary
R 1,000,000
High
R 29,490
Low
R 42,250
Average salary
R 83,330
High
Aircraft Engineer Salary Range - South Africa
Among Aircraft Engineers in South Africa, Junior Aircraft Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.
Aircraft Engineer - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Aircraft Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 390 000 gross per year. A mid career Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 480 000, while a Senior Aircraft Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 720 000. Aircraft Engineers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 1 000 000 a year.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Aircraft Engineer in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +97% |
| Senior | ▲ +42% |
| Average Salary | R 506,975/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -23% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
2%
2%
Male
98%
98%
Aircraft Engineer - Related Salaries
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