Chemical Engineer Salary in South Africa
Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The South Africa median is $42,990 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$42,990
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,583
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$42,990
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$20.67
varies by city
Chemical Engineer salary by city in South Africa
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town, ZA | $42,990 | $3,583 | 0% |
| Durban, ZA | $42,990 | $3,583 | 0% |
| Pretoria, ZA | $42,990 | $3,583 | 0% |
| Gqeberha, ZA | $42,990 | $3,583 | 0% |
| Pietermaritzburg, ZA | $42,990 | $3,583 | 0% |
| Bloemfontein, ZA | $42,990 | $3,583 | 0% |
| East London, ZA | $42,990 | $3,583 | 0% |
| Vereeniging, ZA | $42,990 | $3,583 | 0% |
| Welkom, ZA | $42,990 | $3,583 | 0% |
| Newcastle, ZA | $42,990 | $3,583 | 0% |
| Krugersdorp, ZA | $42,990 | $3,583 | 0% |
| Johannesburg, ZA | $30,087 | $2,507 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a chemical engineer make in South Africa?
- The national median chemical engineer salary in South Africa is about R 703 000 per year (R 58 600 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 492 000 to R 703 000.
- Which South Africa city pays chemical engineers the most?
- Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 703 000 per year.
- Which South Africa city pays chemical engineers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 492 000 per year for a chemical engineer.
- What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in South Africa?
- Across South Africa cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about R 335 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 981 400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many South Africa cities have chemical engineer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
- Is chemical engineer in demand in South Africa?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.