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 127 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 127 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

127 job openings

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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 127 active job listings.

The cities with the most Petroleum Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Midrand, Pietermaritzburg, Stellenbosch, Klerksdorp, East London. Midrand leads with 17 job openings.

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