Electricity, gas & water salaries in South Africa

Earnings in South Africa's utilities sector.

Average gross pay
R61,401 / month
Estimated take-home after PAYE & UIF R45,941 / month
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Source: Statistics South Africa QES, February 2026 (P0277 Q1:2026) · official release.

Official vs reader-reported

StatsSA averageR61,401
Reader median (1 report)R44,500

What readers report by job title

Job title Avg monthly Reports
Project Design Draughtsman-Senior R44,500 1

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