50% of professionals earn between R 270 000 - R 690 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 480 000
The average salary for a Chemical Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 480 000 - ZAR 690 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 585 000 per year, based on 2 562 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chemical Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Polokwane, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Durban. Johannesburg leads with 134 job openings.
Explore 2 562 Chemical Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.
