How much does a Environmental Engineer earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Environmental Engineer in South Africa ranges from ZAR 500 000 to ZAR 550 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 75 job listings

Salary Guide

Environmental Engineer Salary in South Africa

Based on 75 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 500 000 - R 550 000

Median salary

R 500 000 - R 550 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 360K

25th percentileR 450K

MedianR 500K

75th percentileR 550K

90th percentileR 633K

50% of professionals earn between R 450 000 - R 550 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 500 000

Top cities

Top companies hiring

Hire Resolve11

Uptalent.io5

Mass Staffing Projects3

Jones & Wagener (Pty) Ltd1

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Environmental Engineer

75 job openings

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The average salary for a Environmental Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 500 000 - ZAR 550 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 525 000 per year, based on 75 active job listings.

The cities with the most Environmental Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Centurion, Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Irene. Centurion leads with 15 job openings.

Leading employers for Environmental Engineer roles in South Africa include Hire Resolve, Uptalent.io, Mass Staffing Projects, Jones & Wagener (Pty) Ltd.

Explore 75 Environmental Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.