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Electrical engineer: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026

Find out what the average Electrical engineer salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Electrical engineer make in South Africa?
R 550 000/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Electrical engineer in South Africa is R 550 000 per year or R 282 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 540 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 3 515 258 per year.
MedianR 550 000
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LowR 540 000
HighR 3 515 258
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