50% of professionals earn between R 407 000 - R 701 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 570 000
The average salary for a Chemical Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 407 000 - ZAR 701 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 562 000 per year, based on 3 363 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chemical Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Stellenbosch, Durban, Workfromhome, Centurion. Johannesburg leads with 176 job openings.
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