What Is Civil Engineering Salary in South Africa

   
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In South Africa, a Civil Engineer normally earns roughly 29,900 ZAR per month. Salaries range from 15,500 ZAR (the lowest) to 45,700 ZAR (the highest) (highest).

 

Salary of a Civil Engineer Based on Years of Experience

A Civil Engineer with less than two years of experience can expect to earn around 17,700 ZAR per month.

 

Someone with two to five years of experience is likely to earn 23,700 ZAR per month, 34% more than someone with less than two years of experience.

 

Moving forward, someone with five to 10 years of experience earns $30,800 ZAR each month, which is 30% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

 

Furthermore, Civil Engineer(s) with ten to fifteen years of experience earn 37,300 ZAR a month, which is 21% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

 

If you have fifteen to twenty years of experience, you may expect to earn 40,800 ZAR each month, which is 9% higher than someone with 10 to fifteen years of experience.

 

Finally, individuals with more than twenty years of professional experience earn 42,900 ZAR per month, which is 5% higher than those with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

 

Salary of a Civil Engineer Based on Education

A Civil Engineer earning a Bachelor’s Degree earns an average monthly salary of 24,900 ZAR.

 

A person with a Master’s Degree earns 34,600 ZAR a month, which is 39% more than someone with a Bachelor’s Degree.

 

In South Africa, how much do junior civil engineers make?

R 335 414 per annum

In South Africa, the average junior civil engineer pay is R 335 414 per year, or R 172 per hour. Starting salaries for entry-level positions start at R 270 000 per year, with most experienced professionals earning up to R 3 582 000 per year.

 

Is civil engineering a difficult subject?

According to most CE students, the most challenging aspect is engineering drawing. Otherwise, the course is rather light, and an ordinary student may be able to complete it. However, don’t base your decision solely on the subject’s difficulty; instead, consider your interests and aspirations.

 

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