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Senior Electrical Engineer

Average Experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with Engineering Design Skills Salary in South Africa

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R929,032
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 530k
MEDIAN
ZAR 929k
90%
ZAR 1m

The average salary for a Senior Electrical Engineer is R929,032 in 2025

Base Salary
R530k - R1m
Bonus
R32k - R70k
Profit Sharing
R0 - R16k
Total Pay
R591k - R1m
Based on 18 salary profiles (last updated Dec 09 2022)
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What Do Senior Electrical Engineers Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Electrical Engineer

Medical
56%
Dental
6%
Vision
6%
None
44%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Electrical Engineers

Male
83.3%
Female
16.7%
This data is based on 12 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Senior Electrical Engineers

What is the highest pay for Senior Electrical Engineers in Johannesburg?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Johannesburg is ZAR 1m / year

What is the lowest pay for Senior Electrical Engineers in Johannesburg?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Johannesburg is ZAR 530k / year

How can Senior Electrical Engineers increase their salary?

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

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