How much does a Environmental Engineer earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Environmental Engineer in South Africa ranges from ZAR 480 000 to ZAR 1 200 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 29 job listings

How much does a Environmental Engineer earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Environmental Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 750 000 - ZAR 862 500 per year.

Salary Guide

Environmental Engineer Salary in South Africa

Based on 29 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 480 000 - R 1 200 000

Median salary

R 750 000 - R 862 500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 408K

25th percentileR 480K

MedianR 750K

75th percentileR 1M

90th percentileR 1M

50% of professionals earn between R 480 000 - R 1 200 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 750 000

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Environmental Engineer

29 job openings

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The average salary for a Environmental Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 480 000 - ZAR 1 200 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 806 250 per year, based on 29 active job listings.

The cities with the most Environmental Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Pinetown, Rustenburg, Durban. Pinetown leads with 6 job openings.

Explore 29 Environmental Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.