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.
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 Salary | R 143,500 - 1,268,600 | |
| Bonus | R 7,000 - 98,000 | |
| Total Compensation | R 150,500 - 1,366,600 |
R 580 R 56,660 R 113,890 | ||
| Basic Salary | R 11,960 - 105,720 | |
| Bonus | R 580 - 8,170 | |
| Total Compensation | R 12,540 - 113,890 |
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Electrical Engineering Salary Range - South Africa
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
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Electrical Engineer | R 688K/year | +52% |
| PhD in Electrical Engineering | R 602K/year | +33% |
| Junior Electrical Engineer | R 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 Salary | R 452,600/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -7% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -60% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
16%
16%
Male
84%
84%
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Electrical Engineer - Related Salaries (per month)
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