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Junior Mechanical Engineer

Average Early-Career Junior Mechanical Engineer with Computer Aided Design (CAD) Skills Salary in South Africa

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R269,339
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 173k
MEDIAN
ZAR 269k
90%
ZAR 412k

The average salary for a Junior Mechanical Engineer is R269,339 in 2025

Base Salary
R173k - R412k
Bonus
R5k - R71k
Total Pay
R106k - R420k
Based on 29 salary profiles (last updated Oct 15 2025)
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What Do Junior Mechanical Engineers Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Junior Mechanical Engineer

Medical
50%
Dental
6%
Vision
6%
None
50%

Gender Breakdown for Junior Mechanical Engineers

Male
64.7%
Female
35.3%
This data is based on 17 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Junior Mechanical Engineers

What is the highest pay for Junior Mechanical Engineers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Junior Mechanical Engineer is ZAR 412k / year

What is the lowest pay for Junior Mechanical Engineers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Junior Mechanical Engineer is ZAR 173k / year

How can Junior Mechanical Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Junior Mechanical Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Junior Mechanical Engineer that oversees more junior Junior Mechanical Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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