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Junior Mechanical Engineer

Average Early-Career Junior Mechanical Engineer with HVAC System Design Skills Salary in South Africa

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R228,483
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 121k
MEDIAN
ZAR 228k
90%
ZAR 331k

The average salary for a Junior Mechanical Engineer is R228,483 in 2025

Base Salary
R121k - R331k
Bonus
R12k - R26k
Total Pay
R106k - R356k
Based on 12 salary profiles (last updated Jun 06 2024)
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What Do Junior Mechanical Engineers Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Junior Mechanical Engineer

Medical
25%
None
75%

Gender Breakdown for Junior Mechanical Engineers

Male
71.4%
Female
28.6%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Junior Mechanical Engineers

What is the highest pay for Junior Mechanical Engineers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Junior Mechanical Engineer is ZAR 331k / year

What is the lowest pay for Junior Mechanical Engineers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Junior Mechanical Engineer is ZAR 121k / year

How can Junior Mechanical Engineers increase their salary?

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

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