▼100%
R221,713
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 198k
MEDIAN
ZAR 222k
75%
ZAR 375k
The average salary for a Senior Maintenance Technician is R221,713 in 2025
Base Salary
R198k - R375k
Bonus
R2k - R20k
Total Pay
R165k - R447k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Senior Maintenance Technicians?
What Do Senior Maintenance Technicians Do?
Senior Maintenance Technician Tasks
- Inspect, maintain, and repair physical assets and infrastructure for ongoing use.
- Create project plans for major upgrades and repairs.
- Record activities, supplies, and necessary components, ordering items when required.
- Read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to evaluate needs and project plans.
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Maintenance Technician
Medical
60%
None
40%
Gender Breakdown for Senior Maintenance Technicians
Male
100.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Senior Maintenance Technicians
What is the highest pay for Senior Maintenance Technicians?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Maintenance Technician is ZARNaN / year
What is the lowest pay for Senior Maintenance Technicians?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Maintenance Technician is ZARNaN / year
How can Senior Maintenance Technicians increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Senior Maintenance 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 Senior Maintenance Technician that oversees more junior Senior Maintenance Technicians, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.