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Instrumentation Engineer

Average Instrumentation Engineer with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Skills Salary in South Africa

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R795,000
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The average salary for an Instrumentation Engineer is R795,000 in 2025

Base Salary
R0 - R795k
Bonus
R0 - R51k
Total Pay
R304k - R1m
(last updated Jul 27 2023)
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Common Health Benefits for a Instrumentation Engineer

Medical
33%
None
67%

Gender Breakdown for Instrumentation Engineers

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can Instrumentation Engineers increase their salary?

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

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