Design Engineer Salary in South Africa
R 461,750
per year
per month
R 38,480
per month
per year
Bonus
R 27,000/year
Bonus
R 2,250/month
Design Engineer Average Salary
The average salary for a Design Engineer in SA is R 461 750 gross per year (R 38 480 gross per month), which is 64% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Design Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 199 413. The highest salaries can exceed R 900 000.
Salary Range: a Design Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 199 413. The highest salaries can exceed R 900 000.
R 199,413
Low
R 461,750
Average salary
R 900,000
High
R 16,620
Low
R 38,480
Average salary
R 75,000
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
R 11,000 R 477,000 R 965,000 | ||
| Basic Salary | R 199,413 - 900,000 | |
| Bonus | R 11,000 - 65,000 | |
| Total Compensation | R 210,413 - 965,000 |
R 920 R 39,750 R 80,420 | ||
| Basic Salary | R 16,620 - 75,000 | |
| Bonus | R 920 - 5,420 | |
| Total Compensation | R 17,540 - 80,420 |
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Design Engineer Salary Range - South Africa
Among Design Engineers in South Africa, Junior Design Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced positions like Senior Mechanical Design Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.
Design Engineer - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Design Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 250 000 gross per year. An intermediate level Design Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 400 000, while a Senior Design Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 640 000. Design Engineers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 800 000 a year.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Design Engineer in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +73% |
| Senior | ▲ +39% |
| Average Salary | R 461,750/year |
| Intermediate Level | ▼ -13% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -46% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
6%
6%
Male
94%
94%
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