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Senior Civil Engineer

Average Mid-Career Senior Civil Engineer with Construction Site Inspection Skills Salary in South Africa

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R610,411
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 441k
MEDIAN
ZAR 610k
90%
ZAR 850k

The average salary for a Senior Civil Engineer is R610,411 in 2025

Base Salary
R441k - R850k
Bonus
R30k - R52k
Profit Sharing
R0 - R30k
Total Pay
R465k - R824k
Based on 15 salary profiles (last updated Feb 17 2024)
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What Do Senior Civil Engineers Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Civil Engineer

Medical
50%
Dental
10%
Vision
10%
None
50%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Civil Engineers

Male
77.8%
Female
22.2%
This data is based on 9 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Senior Civil Engineers

What is the highest pay for Senior Civil Engineers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Civil Engineer is ZAR 850k / year

What is the lowest pay for Senior Civil Engineers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Civil Engineer is ZAR 441k / year

How can Senior Civil Engineers increase their salary?

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

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