Environmental Engineer Salary in South Africa
Environmental engineers design solutions to protect and improve the environment. The South Africa median is $37,670 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$37,670
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,137
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$37,670
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$18.11
varies by city
Environmental Engineer salary by city in South Africa
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town, ZA | $37,670 | $3,137 | 0% |
| Durban, ZA | $37,670 | $3,137 | 0% |
| Pretoria, ZA | $37,670 | $3,137 | 0% |
| Gqeberha, ZA | $37,670 | $3,137 | 0% |
| Pietermaritzburg, ZA | $37,670 | $3,137 | 0% |
| Bloemfontein, ZA | $37,670 | $3,137 | 0% |
| East London, ZA | $37,670 | $3,137 | 0% |
| Vereeniging, ZA | $37,670 | $3,137 | 0% |
| Welkom, ZA | $37,670 | $3,137 | 0% |
| Newcastle, ZA | $37,670 | $3,137 | 0% |
| Krugersdorp, ZA | $37,670 | $3,137 | 0% |
| Johannesburg, ZA | $26,356 | $2,195 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a environmental engineer make in South Africa?
- The national median environmental engineer salary in South Africa is about R 616 000 per year (R 51 300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 431 000 to R 616 000.
- Which South Africa city pays environmental engineers the most?
- Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 616 000 per year.
- Which South Africa city pays environmental engineers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 431 000 per year for a environmental engineer.
- What is the typical salary range for a environmental engineer in South Africa?
- Across South Africa cities we cover, environmental engineer pay commonly spans from about R 294 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 846 400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many South Africa cities have environmental engineer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes environmental engineer pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
- Is environmental engineer in demand in South Africa?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +7% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.