Highest paid quantity surveyors in South Africa
What the top 20% of quantity surveyors in South Africa actually earn, the specialist routes that lead there, and how senior pay compares to top-earner pay.
Senior level
R85 000/mo
Top 20%
R130 000+/mo
Pay uplift
+53%
How top-earning quantity surveyors in South Africa get paid more
- • Top 20% of quantity surveyors in South Africa earn R130 000+ per month.
- • That's about 53% above the standard senior level of R85 000/month.
- • Highest pay usually goes to specialists, leads and engineering consultants.
- • Demand level: Medium. Scarce skills and proven delivery move pay fastest.
- • Career-path peak: Commercial Manager at R130 000/month.