Chemical Engineer Salary in South Africa
R 327,280
per year
per month
R 27,270
per month
per year
Bonus
R 22,000/year
Bonus
R 1,830/month
Chemical Engineering Average Salary
The average salary for a Chemical Engineer in SA is R 327 280 gross per year (R 27 270 gross per month), which is 16% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Chemical Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 124 811. The highest salaries can exceed R 873 700.
Salary Range: a Chemical Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 124 811. The highest salaries can exceed R 873 700.
R 124,811
Low
R 327,280
Average salary
R 873,700
High
R 10,400
Low
R 27,270
Average salary
R 72,810
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
R 8,000 R 470,400 R 948,700 | ||
| Basic Salary | R 124,811 - 873,700 | |
| Bonus | R 8,000 - 75,000 | |
| Total Compensation | R 132,811 - 948,700 |
R 670 R 39,200 R 79,060 | ||
| Basic Salary | R 10,400 - 72,810 | |
| Bonus | R 670 - 6,250 | |
| Total Compensation | R 11,070 - 79,060 |
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Chemical Engineering Salary Range - South Africa
Among Chemical Engineers in South Africa, new graduates with a Diploma in Chemical Engineering (N6) or Chemical Engineering Technicians tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced professionals with a PhD in Chemical Engineering enjoy the highest salaries.
Chemical Engineer - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Chemical Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 12 000 gross per month. A mid career Chemical Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 26 000, while a Senior Chemical Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 45 000. Chemical Engineers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 60 000 monthly.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Chemical Engineer in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +120% |
| Senior | ▲ +65% |
| Average Salary | R 27,270/month |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -56% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
14%
14%
Male
86%
86%
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