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Senior Civil Engineer

Average Experienced Senior Civil Engineer with Construction Site Inspection Skills Salary in South Africa

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R715,503
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 645k
MEDIAN
ZAR 716k
75%
ZAR 835k

The average salary for a Senior Civil Engineer is R715,503 in 2025

Base Salary
R645k - R835k
Bonus
R0 - R54k
Total Pay
R662k - R879k
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated May 04 2025)
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Civil Engineer

Medical
25%
Dental
25%
Vision
25%
None
75%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Civil Engineers

Male
75.0%
Female
25.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can Senior Civil Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior Civil 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 Senior Civil Engineer that oversees more junior Senior Civil Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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