Mining & quarrying salaries in South Africa

Average earnings in South Africa's mining and quarrying sector.

Average gross pay
R36,405 / month
Estimated take-home after PAYE & UIF R29,658 / month
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Source: Statistics South Africa QES, February 2026 (P0277 Q1:2026) · official release.

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