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Engineering Intern

Average Entry-Level Engineering Intern with Engineering Design Skills Salary in South Africa

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R115,969
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 71k
MEDIAN
ZAR 116k
90%
ZAR 238k

The average salary for an Engineering Intern is R115,969 in 2025

Base Salary
R71k - R238k
Bonus
R0 - R10k
Total Pay
R60k - R220k
Based on 24 salary profiles (last updated Feb 13 2023)
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What Do Engineering Interns Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Engineering Intern

Medical
21%
Vision
5%
None
79%

Gender Breakdown for Engineering Interns

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%
This data is based on 15 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Engineering Interns

What is the highest pay for Engineering Interns?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Engineering Intern is ZAR 238k / year

What is the lowest pay for Engineering Interns?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Engineering Intern is ZAR 71k / year

How can Engineering Interns increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Engineering Intern 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 an Engineering Intern that oversees more junior Engineering Interns, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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