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 619.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,530.00 EUR (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:
619 - 2,530 EUR
10% earn less lthan 619 EUR
10% earns more than 2,530 EUR
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Salary ranges

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

Salaries by age group

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

<24
 
 
Average 953
median 846
10% 420
25% 590
75% 1,193
90% 1,614
25-34
 
 
Average 1,446
median 1,215
10% 487
25% 770
75% 1,858
90% 2,677
35-44
 
 
Average 1,623
median 1,403
10% 632
25% 935
75% 2,060
90% 2,875
45-54
 
 
Average 1,592
median 1,344
10% 552
25% 861
75% 2,039
90% 2,920
55+
 
 
Average 1,460
median 1,252
10% 546
25% 824
75% 1,860
90% 2,619

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
1,617 EUR
1,308 EUR
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Women
In general, in South Africa, men earn 23.6% more than women.

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
4,568 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
81,167 ZAR
Anually salary
54,816 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
807 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
14,343 ZAR
Anually salary
9,684 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
1,596 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
28,355 ZAR
Anually salary
19,152 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
9,850 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
175,000 ZAR
Anually salary
118,200 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
3,208 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
57,000 ZAR
Anually salary
38,496 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
1,454 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
25,838 ZAR
Anually salary
17,448 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
567 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
10,080 ZAR
Anually salary
6,804 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
844 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
15,000 ZAR
Anually salary
10,128 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
1,265 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
22,470 ZAR
Anually salary
15,180 USD
Anually salary
269,640 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-05-28 12:20:46
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Project planner
Administration
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
4,255 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
75,600 ZAR
Anually salary
51,060 USD
Anually salary
907,200 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-05-27 21:26:20

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