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 621.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,540.00 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:
621 - 2,540 EUR
10% earn less lthan 621 EUR
10% earns more than 2,540 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 957
median 849
10% 421
25% 593
75% 1,197
90% 1,620
25-34
 
 
Average 1,452
median 1,219
10% 489
25% 772
75% 1,865
90% 2,687
35-44
 
 
Average 1,629
median 1,409
10% 634
25% 939
75% 2,067
90% 2,885
45-54
 
 
Average 1,598
median 1,349
10% 554
25% 864
75% 2,047
90% 2,931
55+
 
 
Average 1,465
median 1,257
10% 548
25% 827
75% 1,867
90% 2,629

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
1,623 EUR
1,313 EUR
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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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Office Manager
Administration
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
South Africa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,245 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
22,000 ZAR
Anually salary
14,940 USD
Anually salary
264,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-10 17:00:55
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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
1,562 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
27,600 ZAR
Anually salary
18,744 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
4,593 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
81,167 ZAR
Anually salary
55,116 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
812 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
14,343 ZAR
Anually salary
9,744 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
1,604 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
28,355 ZAR
Anually salary
19,248 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
9,902 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
175,000 ZAR
Anually salary
118,824 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
3,225 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
57,000 ZAR
Anually salary
38,700 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
1,462 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
25,838 ZAR
Anually salary
17,544 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
570 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
10,080 ZAR
Anually salary
6,840 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
849 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
15,000 ZAR
Anually salary
10,188 USD
Anually salary
180,000 ZAR
ClockPosted: 2025-05-29 02:42:34

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