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Aerospace Engineer Salary in South Africa

Aerospace engineers design and test aircraft, spacecraft, and propulsion systems. The South Africa median is $53,141 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$53,141
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,427
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$53,141
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$25.55
varies by city

Aerospace Engineer salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$53,141
Durban, ZA$53,141
Pretoria, ZA$53,141
Gqeberha, ZA$53,141
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$53,141
Bloemfontein, ZA$53,141
East London, ZA$53,141
Vereeniging, ZA$53,141
Welkom, ZA$53,141
Newcastle, ZA$53,141
Krugersdorp, ZA$53,141
Johannesburg, ZA$37,180

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a aerospace engineer make in South Africa?
The national median aerospace engineer salary in South Africa is about R 869 000 per year (R 72 400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 608 000 to R 869 000.
Which South Africa city pays aerospace engineers the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 869 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays aerospace engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 608 000 per year for a aerospace engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a aerospace engineer in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, aerospace engineer pay commonly spans from about R 414 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 1 213 100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have aerospace engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes aerospace engineer pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is aerospace engineer in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.