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Senior Mechanical Designer

Average Experienced Senior Mechanical Designer with Computer Aided Design (CAD) Skills Salary in South Africa

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R492,386
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 448k
MEDIAN
ZAR 492k
75%
ZAR 733k

The average salary for a Senior Mechanical Designer is R492,386 in 2025

Base Salary
R448k - R733k
Bonus
R0 - R23k
Total Pay
R448k - R753k
Based on 6 salary profiles (last updated Nov 15 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Mechanical Designer

Medical
17%
None
83%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Mechanical Designers

Male
83.3%
Female
16.7%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Senior Mechanical Designers

What is the highest pay for Senior Mechanical Designers?

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How can Senior Mechanical Designers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior Mechanical Designer 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 Mechanical Designer that oversees more junior Senior Mechanical Designers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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