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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.

RomaniaRomania

29,533 ZAR (net)

HungaryHungary

36,159 ZAR (gross)

EstoniaEstonia

37,329 ZAR (net)

Czech RepublicCzech Republic

41,323 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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Metalworker
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
957 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
17,640 ZAR
Anually salary
11,484 USD
Anually salary
211,680 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-02-20 20:51:25
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Pharmacist
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,007 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
37,000 ZAR
Anually salary
24,084 USD
Anually salary
444,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-02-18 22:31:14
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Tyre Fitter
Car Industry
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
533 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
9,817 ZAR
Anually salary
6,396 USD
Anually salary
117,804 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-02-18 14:14:10
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Claims Specialist
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
3,038 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
56,000 ZAR
Anually salary
36,456 USD
Anually salary
672,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-02-17 19:51:17
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Project Manager
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
3,472 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
64,000 ZAR
Anually salary
41,664 USD
Anually salary
768,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-02-14 07:20:20
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Administrative Worker
Administration
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
678 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
12,500 ZAR
Anually salary
8,136 USD
Anually salary
150,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-02-13 11:31:58
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Key Account Manager
Commerce
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,170 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
40,000 ZAR
Anually salary
26,040 USD
Anually salary
480,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-02-12 14:02:41
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Key Account Manager
Commerce
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,170 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
40,000 ZAR
Anually salary
26,040 USD
Anually salary
480,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-02-12 14:02:37
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Key Account Manager
Commerce
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,170 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
40,000 ZAR
Anually salary
26,040 USD
Anually salary
480,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-02-12 14:02:32
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Key Account Manager
Commerce
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,170 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
40,000 ZAR
Anually salary
26,040 USD
Anually salary
480,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-02-12 14:02:22

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