How much does a Nuclear Engineer earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Nuclear Engineer in South Africa ranges from ZAR 426 000 to ZAR 738 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 58 job listings

How much does a Nuclear Engineer earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 511 000 - ZAR 667 000 per year.

Salary Guide

Nuclear Engineer Salary in South Africa

Based on 58 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 426 000 - R 738 000

Median salary

R 511 000 - R 667 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 323K

25th percentileR 426K

MedianR 596K

75th percentileR 738K

90th percentileR 939K

50% of professionals earn between R 426 000 - R 738 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 596 000

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Nuclear Engineer

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The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 426 000 - ZAR 738 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 589 000 per year, based on 58 active job listings.

The cities with the most Nuclear Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Secunda, Johannesburg. Cape Town leads with 19 job openings.

Explore 58 Nuclear Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.