Mechanical Technician Salary in South Africa
R 230,309
per year
per month
R 19,190
per month
per year
Mechanical Technician Average Salary
The average salary for a Mechanical Technician in SA is R 230 309 gross per year (R 19 190 gross per month), which is 18% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: A Mechanical Engineering Technician can expect an average starting salary of R 116 000. The highest salaries can exceed R 540 000.
Salary Range: A Mechanical Engineering Technician can expect an average starting salary of R 116 000. The highest salaries can exceed R 540 000.
R 116,000
Low
R 230,309
Average salary
R 540,000
High
R 9,670
Low
R 19,190
Average salary
R 45,000
High
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Mechanical Engineering Technician Salary Range - South Africa
Among Mechanical Technicians registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa, early career Technicians with a National Diploma (N6) in Mechanical Engineering tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Mechanical Engineering Technicians or Electro-Mechanical Technicians enjoy the highest salaries.
Mechanical Technician - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Mechanical Technician with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 10 000 gross per month. A mid career Professional Mechanical Engineering Technician with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 17 000, while a Senior Mechanical Technician with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 25 000. Mechanical Engineering Technicians with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 32 000 a month.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Mechanical Technician in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +67% |
| Senior | ▲ +30% |
| Average Salary | R 19,190/month |
| Mid Career | ▼ -11% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -48% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
10%
10%
Male
90%
90%
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Mechanical Technician - Related Salaries (per month)
The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Mechanical Technician job vacancies published on Jobted South Africa in the last 12 months.
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