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Mechanical Engineering Technician

Average Early-Career Mechanical Engineering Technician with SolidWorks Skills Salary in South Africa

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R150,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 91k
MEDIAN
ZAR 150k
90%
ZAR 296k

The average salary for a Mechanical Engineering Technician is R150,000 in 2025

Base Salary
R91k - R296k
Bonus
R10k - R20k
Profit Sharing
R0 - R3k
Total Pay
R86k - R300k
Based on 14 salary profiles (last updated Feb 14 2022)
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What Do Mechanical Engineering Technicians Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Mechanical Engineering Technician

Medical
36%
None
64%

Gender Breakdown for Mechanical Engineering Technicians

Male
85.7%
Female
14.3%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Mechanical Engineering Technicians

What is the highest pay for Mechanical Engineering Technicians?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Mechanical Engineering Technician is ZAR 296k / year

What is the lowest pay for Mechanical Engineering Technicians?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Mechanical Engineering Technician is ZAR 91k / year

How can Mechanical Engineering Technicians increase their salary?

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

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