Civil Engineer Salary in South Africa
R 605,700
per year
per month
R 50,480
per month
per year
Bonus
R 18,900/year
Bonus
R 1,580/month
Civil Engineer Average Salary
The average salary for a Civil Engineer in SA is R 605 700 gross per year (R 50 480 gross per month), which is 115% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Civil Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 409 200. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 012 100.
Salary Range: a Civil Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 409 200. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 012 100.
R 409,200
Low
R 605,700
Average salary
R 1,012,100
High
R 34,100
Low
R 50,480
Average salary
R 84,340
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
R 6,000 R 532,400 R 1,070,800 | ||
| Basic Salary | R 409,200 - 1,012,100 | |
| Bonus | R 6,000 - 58,700 | |
| Total Compensation | R 415,200 - 1,070,800 |
R 500 R 44,370 R 89,230 | ||
| Basic Salary | R 34,100 - 84,340 | |
| Bonus | R 500 - 4,890 | |
| Total Compensation | R 34,600 - 89,230 |
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Civil Engineering Salary Range - South Africa
Among Civil Engineers in South Africa, early career professionals with a full National N-Diploma in Civil/Building Engineering (N1-N6) tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Civil Engineers or Civil Engineering professionals working for the Department of Public Service and Administration enjoy the highest salaries.
Civil Engineering - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer Public Sector | R 854K/year | +41% |
| Lead Civil Engineer | R 824K/year | +36% |
| Civil Engineer | R 606K/year | ±0% |
| Civil Engineering Technologist | R 454K/year | -25% |
| Civil Engineering Technician | R 224K/year | -63% |
| Civil Engineering Internship | R 73K/year | -88% |
Civil Engineer - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, a Junior Civil Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 450 000 gross per year. An intermediate level Civil Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 580 000, while a Senior Civil Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 770 000. Civil Engineers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 800 000 yearly.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Civil Engineer in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +32% |
| Senior | ▲ +27% |
| Average Salary | R 605,700/year |
| Intermediate Level | ▼ -4% |
| Junior | ▼ -26% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
13%
13%
Male
87%
87%
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