What is the salary range for Chemical Engineer in South Africa?

The average salary for Chemical Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 160 000 - ZAR 240 000 per year.

What is the median salary for Chemical Engineer in South Africa?

The median salary for Chemical Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 177 500 - ZAR 217 500 per year.

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

R 160 000 - R 240 000

Median salary

R 177 500 - R 217 500

Lower rangeUpper range

ZAR 426 000 - 738 000+191%

ZAR 438 500 - 631 000+167%

ZAR 372 000 - 665 000+159%

ZAR 451 000 - 769 000+205%

ZAR 356 000 - 632 000+147%

ZAR 348 000 - 605 000+138%

ZAR 470 000 - 846 000+229%

ZAR 341 000 - 605 000+137%

ZAR 337 000 - 591 000+132%

ZAR 332 000 - 588 000+130%

Chemical Engineer

Chemical Engineer - South Africa 2026: ZAR 160 000 - ZAR 240 000. ZAR 197 500 (median).