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The salary range of employees working in South Africa is, by default, in the range of 12,675.00 ZAR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 48,563.00 ZAR (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.

Gross salary in South Africa is
20K
30K
40K
 
10% earn less lthan 13K ZAR
10% earns more than 49K ZAR
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Salary ranges

Distribution of employees in South Africa into salary brackets in ZAR.

Salaries by age group

Average salary and range in South Africa by age in ZAR.

<24
 
 
Average 19,850
median 18,033
10% 9,773
25% 13,141
75% 24,504
90% 32,152
25-34
 
 
Average 27,796
median 23,739
10% 10,192
25% 15,492
75% 35,498
90% 50,219
35-44
 
 
Average 32,558
median 27,152
10% 10,572
25% 16,970
75% 41,930
90% 60,904
45-54
 
 
Average 29,947
median 24,477
10% 8,797
25% 14,797
75% 38,768
90% 57,407
55+
 
 
Average 26,964
median 22,618
10% 9,051
25% 14,317
75% 34,636
90% 49,928

Salaries by gender

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in South Africa (ZAR).

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Men
32,185 ZAR
26,534 ZAR
Woman icon
Women
In general, in South Africa, men earn 21.3% more than women.

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia

38,044 ZAR (net)

PolandPoland

50,296 ZAR (gross)

LithuaniaLithuania

37,520 ZAR (net)

Czech RepublicCzech Republic

42,435 ZAR (gross)

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
3,854 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
70,011 ZAR
Anually salary
46,248 USD
Anually salary
840,132 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-03-25 09:40:59
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Economist
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,202 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
40,000 ZAR
Anually salary
26,424 USD
Anually salary
480,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-03-24 18:45:18
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Office Manager
Administration
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
1,133 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
20,583 ZAR
Anually salary
13,596 USD
Anually salary
246,996 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-03-23 07:04:45
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IT Security Specialist
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
1,762 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
32,000 ZAR
Anually salary
21,144 USD
Anually salary
384,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-03-20 15:20:21
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Regional / Area Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
1,151 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
20,900 ZAR
Anually salary
13,812 USD
Anually salary
250,800 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-03-20 14:17:05
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Electrical Engineer
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,824 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
33,125 ZAR
Anually salary
21,888 USD
Anually salary
397,500 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-03-20 13:27:18
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Sales Manager
Management
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
4,349 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
79,000 ZAR
Anually salary
52,188 USD
Anually salary
948,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-03-20 09:28:36
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Machine Operator
Chemical Industry
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
348 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
6,321 ZAR
Anually salary
4,176 USD
Anually salary
75,852 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-03-19 13:32:45
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Payroll Clerk
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Primary education
Basic gross monthly salary
1,046 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
19,000 ZAR
Anually salary
12,552 USD
Anually salary
228,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-03-17 08:53:40
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Programmer
Information Technology
Age group
55+
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
3,523 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
64,000 ZAR
Anually salary
42,276 USD
Anually salary
768,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-03-17 06:57:47

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