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 707.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,892.00 USD (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:
707 - 2,892 USD
10% earn less lthan 707 USD
10% earns more than 2,892 USD
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Salary ranges

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

Salaries by age group

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

<24
 
 
Average 1,089
median 966
10% 480
25% 675
75% 1,363
90% 1,845
25-34
 
 
Average 1,653
median 1,388
10% 557
25% 880
75% 2,124
90% 3,060
35-44
 
 
Average 1,854
median 1,604
10% 722
25% 1,069
75% 2,354
90% 3,285
45-54
 
 
Average 1,819
median 1,536
10% 631
25% 984
75% 2,331
90% 3,337
55+
 
 
Average 1,668
median 1,431
10% 624
25% 941
75% 2,126
90% 2,993

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
1,848 USD
1,495 USD
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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Business Development Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,556 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
27,600 ZAR
Anually salary
18,672 USD
Anually salary
331,200 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-09 13:33:32
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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
4,575 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
81,167 ZAR
Anually salary
54,900 USD
Anually salary
974,004 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-06 06:23:52
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Administrative Worker
Administration
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
809 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
14,343 ZAR
Anually salary
9,708 USD
Anually salary
172,116 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-05 19:42:32
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HR Consultant
Human Resources
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
1,598 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
28,355 ZAR
Anually salary
19,176 USD
Anually salary
340,260 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-05 09:55:04
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IT Product Manager
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
9,865 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
175,000 ZAR
Anually salary
118,380 USD
Anually salary
2,100,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-05 09:52:00
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Production Manager
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
3,213 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
57,000 ZAR
Anually salary
38,556 USD
Anually salary
684,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-03 08:13:34
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Financial administration assistant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
1,457 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
25,838 ZAR
Anually salary
17,484 USD
Anually salary
310,056 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-03 05:31:04
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Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
568 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
10,080 ZAR
Anually salary
6,816 USD
Anually salary
120,960 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-05-29 17:35:33
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Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
846 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
15,000 ZAR
Anually salary
10,152 USD
Anually salary
180,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-05-29 02:42:34
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IT Analyst
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
1,267 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
22,470 ZAR
Anually salary
15,204 USD
Anually salary
269,640 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-05-28 12:20:46

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