Mining Engineer Salary in South Africa
R 443,166
per year
per month
R 36,930
per month
per year
Bonus
R 50,000/year
Bonus
R 4,170/month
Mining Engineer Average Salary
The average salary for a Mining Engineer in SA is R 443 166 gross per year (R 36 930 gross per month), which is 57% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Mining Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 205 000. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 500 000.
Salary Range: a Mining Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 205 000. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 500 000.
R 205,000
Low
R 443,166
Average salary
R 1,500,000
High
R 17,080
Low
R 36,930
Average salary
R 125,000
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
R 15,000 R 842,500 R 1,700,000 | ||
| Basic Salary | R 205,000 - 1,500,000 | |
| Bonus | R 15,000 - 200,000 | |
| Total Compensation | R 220,000 - 1,700,000 |
R 1,250 R 70,210 R 141,670 | ||
| Basic Salary | R 17,080 - 125,000 | |
| Bonus | R 1,250 - 16,670 | |
| Total Compensation | R 18,330 - 141,670 |
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Mining Engineer Salary Range - South Africa
Among Mining Engineers and Mining Engineering Technicians in South Africa, new Graduates wit a Degree or a National Diploma in Mining Engineering tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Mining Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.
Mining Engineer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Mining Engineer | R 620K/year | +40% |
| Junior Mining Engineer | R 230K/year | -48% |
Mining Engineer - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Mining Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 230 000 gross per year. A mid career Mining Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 400 000, while a Senior Mining Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 620 000. Mining Engineers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 1 000 000 yearly.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Mining Engineer in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +126% |
| Senior | ▲ +40% |
| Average Salary | R 443,166/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -10% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -48% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
7%
7%
Male
93%
93%
Mining Engineer - Related Salaries (per month)
The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Mining Engineer job vacancies published on Jobted South Africa in the last 12 months.
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