Network Engineer Salary in South Africa
R 404,100
per year
per month
R 33,680
per month
per year
Network Engineer Average Salary
The average salary for a Network Engineer in SA is R 404 100 gross per year (R 33 680 gross per month), which is 43% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Network Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 253 810. The highest salaries can exceed R 879 000.
Salary Range: a Network Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 253 810. The highest salaries can exceed R 879 000.
R 253,810
Low
R 404,100
Average salary
R 879,000
High
R 21,150
Low
R 33,680
Average salary
R 73,250
High
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Network Engineer Salary Range - South Africa
Among IT Network Engineers in South Africa, Junior Network Engineers or Network Support Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and highly skilled professionals like Senior Network Engineers, Network Security Engineers or Network Engineers with a Cisco certification enjoy the highest salaries.
Network Engineer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Network Engineer | R 505K/year | +25% |
| Cisco Network Engineer | R 449K/year | +11% |
| Network Security Engineer | R 441K/year | +9% |
| Network Support Engineer | R 396K/year | -2% |
| Junior Network Engineer | R 275K/year | -32% |
Network Engineer - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Network Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 270 000 gross per year. An intermediate level Network Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 400 000, while a Senior Network Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 500 000. Network Engineers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 600 000 yearly.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Network Engineer in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +48% |
| Senior | ▲ +24% |
| Average Salary | R 404,100/year |
| Intermediate Level | ▼ -1% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -33% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
8%
8%
Male
92%
92%
Network Engineer - Related Salaries
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