Electrical Engineer Salary in South Africa

R 452,600
per year
per month
R 37,720
per month
per year
Bonus
R 32,000/year
Bonus
R 2,670/month

Electrical Engineering Average Salary

The average salary for an Electrical Engineer in SA is R 452 600 gross per year (R 37 720 gross per month), which is 60% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: an Electrical Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 143 500. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 268 600.
R 143,500
Low
R 452,600
Average salary
R 1,268,600
High
R 11,960
Low
R 37,720
Average salary
R 105,720
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
R 7,000
R 679,800
R 1,366,600
Basic SalaryR 143,500 - 1,268,600
BonusR 7,000 - 98,000
Total CompensationR 150,500 - 1,366,600
R 580
R 56,660
R 113,890
Basic SalaryR 11,960 - 105,720
BonusR 580 - 8,170
Total CompensationR 12,540 - 113,890

Electrical Engineering Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 143,500
Average salary
R 452,600
Senior
R 690,360
High
R 1,268,600
Low
R 11,960
Average salary
R 37,720
Senior
R 57,530
High
R 105,720
Among Electrical Engineers in South Africa, Electrical Engineering Interns and new graduates with a degree in Electrical Engineering tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Electrical Engineering Technologists or Professional Engineers with a PhD in Electrical Engineering enjoy the highest salaries.

Electrical Engineer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Electrical EngineerR 688K/year
+52% 
PhD in Electrical EngineeringR 602K/year
+33% 
Junior Electrical EngineerR 186K/year
 -59%

Electrical Engineer - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Electrical Engineer registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 180 000 gross per year. A mid career Professional Electrical Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 420 000, while a Senior Electrical Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 690 000. Electrical Engineers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 1 000 000 yearly.

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

Late Career▲ +121%
Senior▲ +52%
Average SalaryR 452,600/year
Mid Career▼ -7%
Entry Level▼ -60%

Gender Breakdown

Female
16%
Male
84%

Electrical Engineer Jobs in South Africa by Location

Electrical Engineer - Related Salaries (per month)

The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Electrical 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 Electrical Engineer

How much does an Electrical Engineer make in South Africa?
An Electrical Engineer in South Africa earns an average of R 452 600 gross per year, which is about R 37 720 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Electrical Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Electrical Engineer in South Africa?
The starting salary of an Electrical Engineer in South Africa is around R 143 500 gross per year. Electrical Engineering Interns and new graduates with a degree in Electrical Engineering usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Electrical Engineer in South Africa?
The highest salary of an Electrical Engineer in South Africa can reach and exceed R 1 268 600 gross per year. Electrical Engineering Technologists or Professional Engineers with a PhD in Electrical Engineering usually have the highest salaries.
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