How much does a mechanical engineer make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 18,420 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,430
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $13,940 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $13,430 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $13,010 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerR 217,200
- Civil engineerR 210,600
- Environment engineerR 201,300
- Chemical engineerR 216,900
- Mine engineerR 233,200
- Test engineerR 217,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 18,420 a month, R 221,100 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 191,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 264,600.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $13,430 in South Africa, 8.2 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or a civil engineer?
A mechanical engineer: R 221,100 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