How much does a Petroleum Engineer earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Petroleum Engineer in South Africa ranges from ZAR 600 000 to ZAR 1 400 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 16 job listings

How much does a Petroleum Engineer earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Petroleum Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 1 000 000 - ZAR 1 150 000 per year.

Salary Guide

Petroleum Engineer Salary in South Africa

Based on 16 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 600 000 - R 1 400 000

Median salary

R 1 000 000 - R 1 150 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 510K

25th percentileR 600K

MedianR 1M

75th percentileR 1M

90th percentileR 2M

50% of professionals earn between R 600 000 - R 1 400 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 1 000 000

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Petroleum Engineer

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The average salary for a Petroleum Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 600 000 - ZAR 1 400 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 1 075 000 per year, based on 16 active job listings.

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