How much does a civil engineer make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 17,550 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,800
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 3.2 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. Switzerland estimate | $116,700 |
| 2. United States | $100,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $95,790 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $13,280 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $12,800 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $12,390 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $419 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerR 217,200
- Environment engineerR 201,300
- Mechanical engineerR 221,100
- Chemical engineerR 216,900
- Mine engineerR 233,200
- Test engineerR 217,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 17,550 a month, R 210,600 a year.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 180,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 255,300.
Which country pays a civil engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $100,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a civil engineer make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $100,800 a year against $12,800 in South Africa, 7.9 times more.
Who makes more, a civil engineer or an industrial engineer?
An industrial engineer: R 217,200 a year against R 210,600 for a civil engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate