Average salary
R 240 000 - R 700 000
Median salary
R 420 000 - R 483 000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentileR 204K
25th percentileR 240K
MedianR 420K
75th percentileR 700K
90th percentileR 805K
50% of professionals earn between R 240 000 - R 700 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 420 000
Top cities
Cape Town22 job openings
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The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 240 000 - ZAR 700 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 451 500 per year, based on 59 active job listings.
The cities with the most Nuclear Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Secunda, Za. Cape Town leads with 22 job openings.
Explore 59 Nuclear Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.