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SA Salary Benchmarks

Typical South African monthly gross salaries by role for 2025/26. Know if you're paying (or earning) fairly.

Role Range (Gross/mo)
Software Developer R35,000 – R65,000
Senior Software Engineer R65,000 – R120,000
Junior Developer R18,000 – R30,000
Data Scientist R40,000 – R80,000
UI/UX Designer R28,000 – R55,000
DevOps Engineer R50,000 – R90,000
IT Support Technician R12,000 – R22,000
Accountant R28,000 – R55,000
Senior Accountant R50,000 – R85,000
Financial Manager R65,000 – R130,000
CFO R120,000 – R250,000
Bookkeeper R15,000 – R28,000
Tax Practitioner R30,000 – R60,000
Digital Marketer R22,000 – R45,000
Marketing Manager R45,000 – R85,000
Content Writer R14,000 – R25,000
SEO Specialist R22,000 – R40,000
Brand Manager R50,000 – R90,000
Operations Manager R55,000 – R100,000
Logistics Coordinator R20,000 – R38,000
Supply Chain Analyst R28,000 – R55,000
Warehouse Manager R22,000 – R42,000
Sales Representative R18,000 – R35,000 + commission
Sales Manager R45,000 – R85,000 + commission
Business Development Manager R50,000 – R95,000 + commission
HR Manager R45,000 – R85,000
HR Generalist R25,000 – R45,000
Recruiter R20,000 – R38,000
Attorney (Admitted) R40,000 – R90,000
Paralegal R16,000 – R30,000
Legal Secretary R12,000 – R22,000
Project Manager R40,000 – R75,000
CEO / MD (SME) R80,000 – R200,000

About these benchmarks

Salary ranges are based on South African market data for 2025/26 from job boards, industry surveys and HR data. Ranges reflect typical gross monthly pay excluding bonuses and benefits.

Actual salaries vary by city (Johannesburg typically highest), company size, and individual experience. Cape Town and Pretoria are typically within 10-15% of Johannesburg rates.

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