Average Solar Thermal Technician Salary in South Africa for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Solar Thermal Technician salary for 2024 in South Africa and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the South African rand. To keep things simple, we are using the ZAR currency code instead of the currency symbol R.

How Much Does a Solar Thermal Technician Make in South Africa?

A Solar Thermal Technician working in South Africa will typically earn around 228,000 ZAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 111,000 ZAR to the highest average salary of 357,700 ZAR.

Average Annual Salary
228,000 ZAR
Average Monthly Salary
19,000 ZAR

Lowest Annual Salary
111,000 ZAR
Lowest Monthly Salary
9,250 ZAR

Highest Annual Salary
357,700 ZAR
Highest Monthly Salary
29,808 ZAR

These are average salaries for a Solar Thermal Technician in South Africa and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Solar Thermal Technician to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Solar Thermal Technician salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Solar Thermal Technician Salaries in South Africa

So we've looked at the average salaries a Solar Thermal Technician will earn in South Africa. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Solar Thermal Technician can earn between 111,000 ZAR and 357,700 ZAR on average in South Africa. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Solar Thermal Technician in South Africa is 233,600 ZAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 233,600 ZAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 233,600 ZAR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Solar Thermal Technician salary in South Africa, 25% of the population are earning less than 157,600 ZAR while 75% of the population earn more than 157,600 ZAR.

75% of the population earn less than 301,300 ZAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 301,300 ZAR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Solar Thermal Technician Salary by Experience Level in South Africa

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average solar thermal technician salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Solar Thermal Technician in South Africa that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 134,600 ZAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Solar Thermal Technician salary would increase to 172,200 ZAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Solar Thermal Technician, the average salary would be 237,400 ZAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 292,000 ZAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Solar Thermal Technician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 314,500 ZAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Solar Thermal Technician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 332,100 ZAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
134,600 ZAR
2-5 Years +29%
172,200 ZAR
5-10 Years +38%
237,400 ZAR
10-15 Years +24%
292,000 ZAR
15-20 Years +7%
314,500 ZAR
20+ Years +7%
332,100 ZAR

Solar Thermal Technician Salary by Education Level in South Africa

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Solar Thermal Technician in South Africa based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Solar Thermal Technician in South Africa with a high school education can earn an average salary of 172,200 ZAR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Solar Thermal Technician in South Africa with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 245,300 ZAR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Solar Thermal Technician in South Africa with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 339,100 ZAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
172,200 ZAR
Certificate or Diploma +43%
245,300 ZAR
Bachelor's Degree +38%
339,100 ZAR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in South Africa is around 156,000 to 467,000 ZAR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Solar Thermal Technician Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In South Africa, a male solar thermal technician will earn an average of 237,400 ZAR, while a female solar thermal technician will earn around 217,900 ZAR.

This means that a male solar thermal technician earns approximately 9% more than a female solar thermal technician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in South Africa

Male
237,400 ZAR
Female -9%
217,900 ZAR

Solar Thermal Technician Average Pay Raise in South Africa

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Solar Thermal Technician in South Africa is around 11% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in South Africa is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 11 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Solar Thermal Technician in South Africa can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in South Africa for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in South Africa.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
3%
Energy
6%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
3%
Travel
6%
Construction
9%
Education
3%

Solar Thermal Technician Bonus and Incentive Rates in South Africa

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Solar Thermal Technician is a low bonus based job, with 29% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

71% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
29%
No Bonus
71%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in South Africa earn approximately 7% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
386,400 ZAR
Private Sector -7%
361,500 ZAR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Solar Thermal Technician

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Solar Thermal Technician in South Africa.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 345,100 ZAR
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 371,100 ZAR
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 157,600 ZAR
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 142,300 ZAR
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,400 ZAR
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 498,500 ZAR
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 297,000 ZAR
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 378,800 ZAR
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 325,900 ZAR
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 263,100 ZAR
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 353,600 ZAR
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 392,300 ZAR
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 151,800 ZAR
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 485,300 ZAR
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,400 ZAR
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 128,900 ZAR
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 139,100 ZAR
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 832,100 ZAR
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 565,100 ZAR
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 492,700 ZAR
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 433,800 ZAR
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 626,800 ZAR
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 218,900 ZAR
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 436,200 ZAR
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 442,200 ZAR
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 311,700 ZAR
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 619,800 ZAR
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 637,500 ZAR
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 406,300 ZAR
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 339,100 ZAR
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 386,400 ZAR
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 185,100 ZAR
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 169,000 ZAR
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 161,300 ZAR
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 301,800 ZAR
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 553,400 ZAR
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 658,300 ZAR
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 626,800 ZAR
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 639,100 ZAR
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 263,200 ZAR
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 376,800 ZAR
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 227,600 ZAR
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 273,000 ZAR
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 246,500 ZAR
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 322,600 ZAR
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 279,400 ZAR
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 275,200 ZAR
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 451,000 ZAR
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 305,600 ZAR
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 361,500 ZAR
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 319,600 ZAR
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 247,800 ZAR
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 351,200 ZAR
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 382,600 ZAR
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 301,300 ZAR
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 239,000 ZAR
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 381,800 ZAR
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 301,700 ZAR
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 335,100 ZAR
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 445,100 ZAR
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 467,100 ZAR
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 376,800 ZAR
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 209,700 ZAR
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 189,300 ZAR
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 464,400 ZAR
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 139,100 ZAR
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 409,000 ZAR
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 659,400 ZAR
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 204,000 ZAR
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 218,900 ZAR
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 138,800 ZAR
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 221,500 ZAR
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 719,100 ZAR
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 308,900 ZAR
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 152,100 ZAR
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 340,400 ZAR
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 339,100 ZAR
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 433,400 ZAR
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 365,400 ZAR
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 243,000 ZAR
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 294,300 ZAR
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 538,600 ZAR
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 381,800 ZAR
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 239,300 ZAR
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 588,500 ZAR
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 597,800 ZAR
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 394,500 ZAR
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 148,300 ZAR
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 185,100 ZAR
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 489,600 ZAR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in South Africa, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Bloemfontein 192,600 ZAR
Cape Town 253,400 ZAR
Durban 233,900 ZAR
Johannesburg 222,300 ZAR
Port Elizabeth 216,800 ZAR
Pretoria 212,500 ZAR

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