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Civil Engineer Salary in South Africa

Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. The South Africa median is $38,036 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$38,036
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,168
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$38,036
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$18.29
varies by city

Civil Engineer salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$38,036
Durban, ZA$38,036
Pretoria, ZA$38,036
Gqeberha, ZA$38,036
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$38,036
Bloemfontein, ZA$38,036
East London, ZA$38,036
Vereeniging, ZA$38,036
Welkom, ZA$38,036
Newcastle, ZA$38,036
Krugersdorp, ZA$38,036
Johannesburg, ZA$26,601

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make in South Africa?
The national median civil engineer salary in South Africa is about R 622 000 per year (R 51 800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 435 000 to R 622 000.
Which South Africa city pays civil engineers the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 622 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays civil engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 435 000 per year for a civil engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a civil engineer in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, civil engineer pay commonly spans from about R 296 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 861 500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have civil engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes civil engineer pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is civil engineer in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.