How much does a chemical engineer make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 18,070 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,180
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 3.3 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $125,000 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $120,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $98,640 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $13,680 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $13,180 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $12,760 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $431 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerR 217,200
- Civil engineerR 210,600
- Environment engineerR 201,300
- Mechanical engineerR 221,100
- Mine engineerR 233,200
- Test engineerR 217,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 18,070 a month, R 216,900 a year.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 180,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 252,500.
Which country pays a chemical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $125,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemical engineer make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $125,000 a year against $13,180 in South Africa, 9.5 times more.
Who makes more, a chemical engineer or an environment engineer?
A chemical engineer: R 216,900 a year against R 201,300 for an environment engineer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate