Process Engineer Salary in South Africa

R 451,567
per year
per month
R 37,630
per month
per year
Bonus
R 35,300/year
Bonus
R 2,940/month

Process Engineer Average Salary

The average salary for a Process Engineer in SA is R 451 567 gross per year (R 37 630 gross per month), which is 60% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Process Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 241 100. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 156 300.
R 241,100
Low
R 451,567
Average salary
R 1,156,300
High
R 20,090
Low
R 37,630
Average salary
R 96,360
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
R 15,000
R 620,700
R 1,256,300
Basic SalaryR 241,100 - 1,156,300
BonusR 15,000 - 100,000
Total CompensationR 256,100 - 1,256,300
R 1,250
R 51,720
R 104,690
Basic SalaryR 20,090 - 96,360
BonusR 1,250 - 8,330
Total CompensationR 21,340 - 104,690

Process Engineer Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 241,100
Average salary
R 451,567
Senior
R 700,913
High
R 1,156,300
Low
R 20,090
Average salary
R 37,630
Senior
R 58,410
High
R 96,360
Among Process Engineers in South Africa, Graduate and Junior Process Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Process Engineers or professionals like Business Process Engineers or Process Control Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.

Process Engineer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Process EngineerR 700K/year
+55% 
Process Control EngineerR 506K/year
+12% 
Business Process EngineerR 479K/year
+6% 
Junior Process EngineerR 262K/year
 -42%

Process Engineer - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, a Junior Process Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 260 000 gross per year. A mid career Process Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 420 000, while a Senior Process Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 700 000. Process Engineers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 900 000 yearly.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Process Engineer in SA

Late Career▲ +99%
Senior▲ +55%
Average SalaryR 451,567/year
Mid Career▼ -7%
Junior▼ -42%

Gender Breakdown

Female
18%
Male
82%

Process Engineer Jobs in South Africa by Location

Process Engineer - Related Salaries

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

How much does a Process Engineer make in South Africa?
A Process Engineer in South Africa earns an average of R 451 567 gross per year, which is about R 37 630 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Process Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Process Engineer in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Process Engineer in South Africa is around R 241 100 gross per year. Graduate and Junior Process Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Process Engineer in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Process Engineer in South Africa can reach and exceed R 1 156 300 gross per year. Business Process Engineers or Process Control Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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