Motor Mechanic Salary in South Africa
R 11,353
per month
per hour
R 65.50
per hour
per month
Motor Mechanic Average Salary & Hourly Pay
The average salary for a Motor Mechanic in SA is R 11 353 gross per month (R 65,50 gross per hour), which is 52% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Motor Mechanic can expect an average starting salary of R 5 710. The highest salaries can exceed R 24 320.
Salary Range: a Motor Mechanic can expect an average starting salary of R 5 710. The highest salaries can exceed R 24 320.
R 5,710
Low
R 11,353
Average salary
R 24,320
High
R 32
Low
R 65.50
Average salary
R 140
High
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Motor Mechanic Salary Range - South Africa
Among Auto Mechanics in South Africa, Motor Mechanic Apprentices, Assistant Mechanics or Motorcycle Mechanics tend to have the lowest salaries, while experienced Car Mechanics working for Toyota South Africa Motors, Mercedes Benz South Africa or BMW South Africa enjoy the highest salaries.
Auto Mechanic - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Car Mechanic | R 14,190/month | +25% |
| BMW Motor Mechanic | R 13,960/month | +23% |
| Toyota Mechanic | R 13,510/month | +19% |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | R 10,440/month | -8% |
| RSA (Assistant Mechanic) | R 6,020/month | -47% |
| Motor Mechanic Apprenticeship | R 4,650/month | -59% |
Motor Mechanic - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Motor Mechanic with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 40 gross per hour. A Fully Qualified Motor Mechanic with 4-9 years of experience earns an average hourly pay of R 67, while an experienced Car Mechanic with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 100. Qualified Automotive Technicians and Auto Mechanics with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 120 per hour.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Motor Mechanic in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +83% |
| Experienced | ▲ +53% |
| Mid Career | ▲ +2% |
| Average Salary | R 65.50/hour |
| Entry Level | ▼ -39% |
Gender Breakdown
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