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Manufacturing Engineer

Average Early-Career Manufacturing Engineer with Engineering Design Skills Salary in South Africa

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R360,595
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 317k
MEDIAN
ZAR 361k
75%
ZAR 445k

The average salary for a Manufacturing Engineer is R360,595 in 2025

Base Salary
R317k - R445k
Bonus
R0 - R30k
Total Pay
R101k - R477k
Based on 10 salary profiles (last updated May 24 2023)
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Common Health Benefits for a Manufacturing Engineer

Medical
25%
Dental
25%
Vision
13%
None
63%

Gender Breakdown for Manufacturing Engineers

Male
87.5%
Female
12.5%
This data is based on 8 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can Manufacturing Engineers increase their salary?

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

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