Salary data for country: South Africa
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Salaries in South Africa

The salary range of employees working in South Africa is, by default, in the range of 12,545.00 ZAR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 51,298.00 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
80% of people earn:
13K - 51K ZAR
10% earn less lthan 13K ZAR
10% earns more than 51K 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 19,320
median 17,143
10% 8,506
25% 11,971
75% 24,178
90% 32,731
25-34
 
 
Average 29,322
median 24,628
10% 9,874
25% 15,602
75% 37,673
90% 54,279
35-44
 
 
Average 32,894
median 28,450
10% 12,810
25% 18,963
75% 41,759
90% 58,280
45-54
 
 
Average 32,269
median 27,246
10% 11,191
25% 17,454
75% 41,347
90% 59,204
55+
 
 
Average 29,590
median 25,387
10% 11,078
25% 16,699
75% 37,711
90% 53,099

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
32,775 ZAR
26,524 ZAR
Woman icon
Women
In general, in South Africa, men earn 23.6% more than women.

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

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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Administrative Worker
Administration
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
South Africa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
599 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
11,200 ZAR
Anually salary
7,188 USD
Anually salary
134,400 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-04-25 13:16:10
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Internal Communication Specialist
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,091 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
20,417 ZAR
Anually salary
13,092 USD
Anually salary
245,004 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-04-24 22:45:35
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User Experience Expert
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
3,404 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
63,681 ZAR
Anually salary
40,848 USD
Anually salary
764,172 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-04-23 17:51:19
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HR Coordinator
Human Resources
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,176 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
22,000 ZAR
Anually salary
14,112 USD
Anually salary
264,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-04-22 16:29:22
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Administrative Worker
Administration
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
1,191 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
22,281 ZAR
Anually salary
14,292 USD
Anually salary
267,372 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-04-22 11:52:17
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Operations Supervisor
Production
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,352 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
44,000 ZAR
Anually salary
28,224 USD
Anually salary
528,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-04-16 06:54:27
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Tyre Fitter
Car Industry
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Primary education
Basic gross monthly salary
417 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
7,800 ZAR
Anually salary
5,004 USD
Anually salary
93,600 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-04-15 20:19:32
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HR Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
4,472 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
83,667 ZAR
Anually salary
53,664 USD
Anually salary
1,004,004 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-04-14 14:27:48
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HR Consultant
Human Resources
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,846 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
34,540 ZAR
Anually salary
22,152 USD
Anually salary
414,480 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-04-14 01:48:26
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Facility Manager
Management
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
1,603 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
30,000 ZAR
Anually salary
19,236 USD
Anually salary
360,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-04-10 15:48:17

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