Automation Engineer Salary in South Africa

R 438,396
per year
per month
R 36,530
per month
per year

Automation Engineer Average Salary

The average salary for an Automation Engineer in SA is R 438 396 gross per year (R 36 530 gross per month), which is 55% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: an Automation Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 246 500. The highest salaries can exceed R 816 640.
R 246,500
Low
R 438,396
Average salary
R 816,640
High
R 20,540
Low
R 36,530
Average salary
R 68,050
High

Automation Engineer Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 246,500
Average salary
R 438,396
Senior
R 625,190
High
R 816,640
Low
R 20,540
Average salary
R 36,530
Senior
R 52,100
High
R 68,050
Among Automation Engineers in South Africa, Junior Automation Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Automation Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.

Automation Engineer - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, a Junior Automation Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 280 000 gross per year. A mid career Automation Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 400 000, while a Senior Automation Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 620 000. Automation Engineers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 700 000 a year.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Automation Engineer in SA

Late Career▲ +60%
Senior▲ +41%
Average SalaryR 438,396/year
Mid Career▼ -9%
Junior▼ -36%

Gender Breakdown

Female
1%
Male
99%

Automation Engineer - Related Salaries

The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Automation Engineer job vacancies published on Jobted South Africa in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Automation Engineer

How much does an Automation Engineer make in South Africa?
An Automation Engineer in South Africa earns an average of R 438 396 gross per year, which is about R 36 530 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Automation Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Automation Engineer in South Africa?
The starting salary of an Automation Engineer in South Africa is around R 246 500 gross per year. Junior Automation Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Automation Engineer in South Africa?
The highest salary of an Automation Engineer in South Africa can reach and exceed R 816 640 gross per year. Senior Automation Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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