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Mechanical Engineer Salary in South Africa

Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. The South Africa median is $50,450 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$50,450
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,207
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$50,450
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$24.25
varies by city

Mechanical Engineer salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$50,450
Durban, ZA$50,450
Pretoria, ZA$50,450
Gqeberha, ZA$50,450
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$50,450
Bloemfontein, ZA$50,450
East London, ZA$50,450
Vereeniging, ZA$50,450
Welkom, ZA$50,450
Newcastle, ZA$50,450
Krugersdorp, ZA$50,450
Johannesburg, ZA$35,285

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical engineer make in South Africa?
The national median mechanical engineer salary in South Africa is about R 825 000 per year (R 68 800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 577 000 to R 825 000.
Which South Africa city pays mechanical engineers the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 825 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays mechanical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 577 000 per year for a mechanical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a mechanical engineer in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, mechanical engineer pay commonly spans from about R 383 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 1 142 600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have mechanical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes mechanical engineer pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is mechanical 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, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.