Industrial Engineer Salary in South Africa

R 378,445
per year
per month
R 31,540
per month
per year
Bonus
R 21,000/year
Bonus
R 1,750/month

Industrial Engineering Average Salary

The average salary for an Industrial Engineer in SA is R 378 445 gross per year (R 31 540 gross per month), which is 34% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: an Industrial Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 161 000. The highest salaries can exceed R 984 300.
R 161,000
Low
R 378,445
Average salary
R 984,300
High
R 13,420
Low
R 31,540
Average salary
R 41,930
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
R 10,000
R 516,200
R 1,042,300
Basic SalaryR 161,000 - 984,300
BonusR 10,000 - 58,000
Total CompensationR 171,000 - 1,042,300
R 830
R 22,970
R 46,760
Basic SalaryR 13,420 - 41,930
BonusR 830 - 4,830
Total CompensationR 14,250 - 46,760

Industrial Engineering Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 161,000
Average salary
R 378,445
Senior
R 659,060
High
R 984,300
Low
R 13,420
Average salary
R 31,540
Senior
R 54,920
High
R 41,930
Among Industrial Engineers in South Africa, Industrial Engineering Graduates or Industrial Engineering Technicians tend to have the lowest salaries, while experienced Industrial Engineering Technologists or Senior Industrial Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.

Industrial Engineer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Industrial Engineering TechnologistR 397K/year
+5% 
Industrial Engineering TechnicianR 257K/year
 -32%
Industrial Engineering GraduateR 178K/year
 -53%

Industrial Engineer - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Industrial Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 190 000 gross per year. A mid career Industrial Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 340 000, while a Senior Industrial Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 650 000. Industrial Engineers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 900 000 yearly.

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

Late Career▲ +138%
Senior▲ +72%
Average SalaryR 378,445/year
Mid Career▼ -10%
Entry Level▼ -50%

Gender Breakdown

Female
18%
Male
82%

Industrial Engineer Jobs in South Africa by Location

Industrial Engineer - Related Salaries

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

How much does an Industrial Engineer make in South Africa?
An Industrial Engineer in South Africa earns an average of R 378 445 gross per year, which is about R 31 540 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Industrial Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Industrial Engineer in South Africa?
The starting salary of an Industrial Engineer in South Africa is around R 161 000 gross per year. Industrial Engineering Graduates or Industrial Engineering Technicians usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Industrial Engineer in South Africa?
The highest salary of an Industrial Engineer in South Africa can reach and exceed R 984 300 gross per year. Industrial Engineering Technologists or Senior Industrial Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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