How much does an electrical engineer make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 19,160 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,970
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 3.5 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 | $127,400 |
| 2. United States | $120,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,600 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $14,500 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $13,970 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $13,530 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Electronic engineerR 222,900
- Broadcast engineerR 225,000
- AstrophysicistR 232,800
- MeteorologistR 214,600
- ChemistR 195,900
- GeologistR 217,100
- ActuaryR 211,100
- ZoologistR 200,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical engineer make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 19,160 a month, R 230,000 a year.
How much does an electrical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 191,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 272,400.
Which country pays an electrical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $120,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electrical engineer make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $120,600 a year against $13,970 in South Africa, 8.6 times more.
Who makes more, an electrical engineer or an electronic engineer?
An electrical engineer: R 230,000 a year against R 222,900 for an electronic engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate