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Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense Average Salaries in South Africa 2024

How much money does a person working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense make in South Africa?


Average Monthly Salary
30,800 ZAR
( 369,000 ZAR yearly)

LOW
13,400
ZAR
AVERAGE
30,800
ZAR
HIGH
64,900
ZAR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in South Africa typically earns around 30,800 ZAR. Salaries range from 13,400 ZAR (lowest average) to 64,900 ZAR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense domain in South Africa exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
Aeronautical Engineer35,800 ZAR
Aerospace Engineer41,900 ZAR
Aerospace Technician32,300 ZAR
Air Crew Member20,500 ZAR
Air Crew Officer22,000 ZAR
Air Traffic Assistant19,100 ZAR
Air Traffic Controller36,000 ZAR
Air Traffic Management Automation Engineer37,500 ZAR
Aircraft 3D Printing Technician30,800 ZAR
Aircraft Assembler17,200 ZAR
Aircraft Body Repairer15,200 ZAR
Aircraft Cabin Interior Designer36,100 ZAR
Aircraft Captain54,100 ZAR
Aircraft Cybersecurity Specialist40,300 ZAR
Aircraft Electrician18,300 ZAR
Aircraft Electronics Techician18,200 ZAR
Aircraft Engineer35,400 ZAR
Aircraft Fueler15,300 ZAR
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer32,900 ZAR
Aircraft Maintenance Manager53,500 ZAR
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor35,100 ZAR
Aircraft Maintenance Technician16,000 ZAR
Aircraft Mechanic17,400 ZAR
Aircraft Pilot56,700 ZAR
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer16,800 ZAR
Aircraft Quality Assurance45,500 ZAR
Aircraft Rigging Assembler16,800 ZAR
Aircraft Service Technician15,800 ZAR
Airfield Management Specialist51,000 ZAR
Airfield Operations Specialist38,400 ZAR
Airline Augmented Reality Developer30,300 ZAR
Airline Cabin Crew33,100 ZAR
Airline Copilot37,200 ZAR
Airline Customer Experience Designer35,800 ZAR
Airline Data Analyst34,000 ZAR
Airline Pilot57,200 ZAR
Airlines Sales Director66,400 ZAR
Airlines Sales Manager61,500 ZAR
Airlines Structural Assembler15,100 ZAR
Airport Services Agent21,200 ZAR
Airport Services Manager64,900 ZAR
Airport Services Supervisor40,500 ZAR
Airport Sustainability Manager44,500 ZAR
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic14,900 ZAR
Autonomous Air Taxi Coordinator20,100 ZAR
Aviation Analyst44,700 ZAR
Aviation Biofuel Specialist34,100 ZAR
Aviation Engineer33,300 ZAR
Aviation Inspector36,800 ZAR
Aviation Manager69,600 ZAR
Aviation Operations Controller37,500 ZAR
Aviation Resources Manager56,700 ZAR
Aviation Safety Assistant18,900 ZAR
Aviation Safety Manager64,200 ZAR
Aviation Safety Officer34,600 ZAR
Aviation Security Specialist39,300 ZAR
Aviation Sustainability Consultant43,700 ZAR
Aviation Technician15,900 ZAR
Aviation Training Specialist34,300 ZAR
Cargo and Freight Agent14,900 ZAR
Cargo Executive30,400 ZAR
Chief Pilot59,900 ZAR
Drone Compliance Officer33,500 ZAR
Drone Delivery Specialist29,800 ZAR
Drone Emergency Response Coordinator27,600 ZAR
Drone Engineer29,800 ZAR
Drone Event Coordinator27,700 ZAR
Drone Fleet Manager35,700 ZAR
Drone Geospatial Analyst33,100 ZAR
Drone Infrastructure Engineer35,000 ZAR
Drone Inspection Specialist30,100 ZAR
Drone Inspector29,400 ZAR
Drone Insurance Underwriter25,200 ZAR
Drone Light Show Choreographer27,800 ZAR
Drone Operator / Pilot22,300 ZAR
Drone Payload Specialist25,200 ZAR
Drone Pilot Instructor27,600 ZAR
Drone Security Specialist31,300 ZAR
Drone Software Engineer29,300 ZAR
Drone Surveyor24,700 ZAR
Drone Technician20,400 ZAR
Drone Traffic Controller21,700 ZAR
Drone Traffic Management Specialist31,800 ZAR
Drone Traffic Safety Engineer30,400 ZAR
Drone Videographer26,700 ZAR
First Officer24,800 ZAR
Fleet Controller53,700 ZAR
Fleet Management Officer21,800 ZAR
Flight Attendant23,000 ZAR
Flight Planner30,900 ZAR
Flight Scheduler28,000 ZAR
Flight Simulation Engineer30,900 ZAR
Freight and Cargo Inspector23,800 ZAR
Helicopter Pilot37,500 ZAR
Loading Bridge Operator13,700 ZAR
Pilot57,700 ZAR
Ramp Agent15,100 ZAR
Reservations Sales Agent19,100 ZAR
Safety and Quality Specialist33,500 ZAR
Test Pilot41,400 ZAR
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator25,600 ZAR
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician24,100 ZAR
Virtual / Augmented Reality Flight Simulator Designer34,100 ZAR


Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in South Africa

Median and salary distribution South Africa Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
34,400 ZAR or more
10% of people earn
29,200 to 34,400 ZAR
20% of people earn
17,700 ZAR or less
65% of people earn
17,700 to 29,200 ZAR
Minimum Salary
13,400 ZAR
Median
28,500 ZAR
Maximum
64,900 ZAR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in South Africa range from 13,400 ZAR (starting average salary) to 64,900 ZAR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense is 28,500 ZAR, implying that half of the workforce in South Africa earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in South Africa earn less than 22,700 ZAR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 34,500 ZAR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in South Africa. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 17,700 ZAR to 29,200 ZAR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 17,700 ZAR mark, while 10% ranged from 29,200 ZAR to 34,400 ZAR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 34,400 ZAR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in South Africa having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in South Africa, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in South Africa costs anywhere from 156,000 ZAR to 469,000 ZAR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / South Africa

Salary comparison by gender South Africa Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in South Africa, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 8%.

Male
31,800 ZAR
Female-7%
29,400 ZAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in South Africa for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / South Africa

How much are annual salary increments in South Africa for individuals working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in South Africa are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 18 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate South Africa Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

South Africa / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate South Africa
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in South Africa is 5%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / South Africa

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate South Africa Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
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47% of surveyed staff in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 53% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
53%
No Bonus
47%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / South Africa


180 ZAR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in South Africa is 180 ZAR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in South Africa is 78 ZAR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Bloemfontein29,900 ZAR
Cape Town35,800 ZAR
Durban34,200 ZAR
Johannesburg32,900 ZAR
Port Elizabeth31,100 ZAR
Pretoria32,300 ZAR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in South Africa is 7% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
30,400 ZAR
Public Sector+7%
32,400 ZAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in South Africa?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 28,500 ZAR and 34,500 ZAR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in South Africa ranges from 13,400 ZAR to 22,700 ZAR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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