Quantity Surveyor Salary in South Africa

R 527,330
per year
per month
R 43,940
per month
per year
Bonus
R 19,800/year
Bonus
R 1,650/month

Quantity Surveyor Average Salary

The average salary for a Quantity Surveyor in SA is R 527 330 gross per year (R 43 940 gross per month), which is 87% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Quantity Surveyor (QS) can expect an average starting basic salary of R 68 560 (excluding fringe benefits and bonuses). The highest salaries can exceed R 1 420 700.
R 68,560
Low
R 527,330
Average salary
R 1,420,700
High
R 5,710
Low
R 43,940
Average salary
R 118,390
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
R 3,000
R 735,200
R 1,473,400
Basic SalaryR 68,560 - 1,420,700
BonusR 3,000 - 52,700
Total CompensationR 71,560 - 1,473,400
R 250
R 61,270
R 122,780
Basic SalaryR 5,710 - 118,390
BonusR 250 - 4,390
Total CompensationR 5,960 - 122,780

Quantity Surveyor Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 68,560
Average salary
R 527,330
Senior
R 610,580
High
R 1,420,700
Low
R 5,710
Average salary
R 43,940
Senior
R 50,880
High
R 118,390
Among Quantity Surveyors in South Africa, Assistant Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveying Personnel with no formal qualification or recently graduate, Junior Quantity Surveyors tend to have the lowest salaries.
More experienced Professional Quantity Surveyors (PQS) or Senior Quantity Surveyors usually enjoy the highest salaries.

Quantity Surveyor - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Quantity SurveyorR 612K/year
+16% 
Junior Quantity SurveyorR 169K/year
 -68%

Quantity Surveyor - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Quantity Surveyor with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 164 000 gross per year. An intermediate level Quantity Surveyor with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 405 000, while a registered Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 610 000. Quantity Surveyors with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 750 000 yearly.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Quantity Surveyor in SA

Late Career▲ +42%
Senior▲ +16%
Average SalaryR 527,330/year
Intermediate Level▼ -23%
Entry Level▼ -69%

Gender Breakdown

Female
22%
Male
78%

Quantity Surveyor Jobs in South Africa by Location

Quantity Surveyor - Related Salaries

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

How much does a Quantity Surveyor make in South Africa?
A Quantity Surveyor in South Africa earns an average of R 527 330 gross per year, which is about R 43 940 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Quantity Surveyor updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Quantity Surveyor in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Quantity Surveyor in South Africa is around R 68 560 gross per year. Assistant Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveying Personnel with no formal qualification or recently graduate, Junior Quantity Surveyors usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Quantity Surveyor in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Quantity Surveyor in South Africa can reach and exceed R 1 420 700 gross per year. Professional Quantity Surveyors (PQS) or Senior Quantity Surveyors usually have the highest salaries.
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