How much does a Nuclear Engineer earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Nuclear Engineer in South Africa ranges from ZAR 240 000 to ZAR 700 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 6 job listings

How much does a Nuclear Engineer earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 420 000 - ZAR 483 000 per year.

Salary Guide

Nuclear Engineer Salary in South Africa

Based on 6 job listings - 2026

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

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Nuclear Engineer

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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 6 active job listings.

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