How much does a Materials Engineer earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Materials Engineer in South Africa ranges from ZAR 280 000 to ZAR 520 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 127 job listings

How much does a Materials Engineer earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Materials Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 400 000 - ZAR 460 000 per year.

Salary Guide

Materials Engineer Salary in South Africa

Based on 127 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 280 000 - R 520 000

Median salary

R 400 000 - R 460 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 238K

25th percentileR 280K

MedianR 400K

75th percentileR 520K

90th percentileR 598K

50% of professionals earn between R 280 000 - R 520 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 400 000

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Materials Engineer

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The average salary for a Materials Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 280 000 - ZAR 520 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 430 000 per year, based on 127 active job listings.

The cities with the most Materials Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Johannesburg West, Vereeniging. Johannesburg leads with 15 job openings.

Explore 127 Materials Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.