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Chief Engineering Technician

Average Chief Engineering Technician Salary in South Africa

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R611,160
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 524k
MEDIAN
ZAR 611k
75%
ZAR 668k

The average salary for a Chief Engineering Technician is R611,160 in 2025

Base Salary
R524k - R668k
Bonus
R24k - R58k
Total Pay
R548k - R691k
Based on 9 salary profiles (last updated Sep 06 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Chief Engineering Technician

Medical
25%
None
75%

Gender Breakdown for Chief Engineering Technicians

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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FAQs About Chief Engineering Technicians

What is the highest pay for Chief Engineering Technicians?

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How can Chief Engineering Technicians increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Chief Engineering Technician 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 Chief Engineering Technician that oversees more junior Chief Engineering Technicians, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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