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Salaries in South Africa (2026)
Mid-career median salaries for 111 professions in South Africa, ranked from highest to lowest. Click any role for experience-level breakdowns, take-home estimates, and global comparisons.
Population
64,747,319
GDP per capita (PPP)
$15,456
Inflation rate
3.2%
| # | Job Title | Industry | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeon | Healthcare | ZAR 1,480,000 |
| 2 | Anesthesiologist | Healthcare | ZAR 1,400,000 |
| 3 | Psychiatrist | Healthcare | ZAR 1,230,000 |
| 4 | Doctor (General Practitioner) | Healthcare | ZAR 968,000 |
| 5 | AI Engineer | Technology | ZAR 886,000 |
| 6 | Machine Learning Engineer | Technology | ZAR 853,000 |
| 7 | Pilot | Transport & Logistics | ZAR 841,000 |
| 8 | Investment Banker | Finance | ZAR 821,000 |
| 9 | Site Reliability Engineer | Technology | ZAR 780,000 |
| 10 | Software Engineer | Technology | ZAR 737,000 |
| 11 | Marketing Manager | Marketing & Sales | ZAR 736,000 |
| 12 | Product Manager | Technology | ZAR 732,000 |
| 13 | Data Engineer | Technology | ZAR 720,000 |
| 14 | Dentist | Healthcare | ZAR 720,000 |
| 15 | Lawyer | Legal | ZAR 716,000 |
| 16 | DevOps Engineer | Technology | ZAR 715,000 |
| 17 | Python Developer | Technology | ZAR 704,000 |
| 18 | Cloud Engineer | Technology | ZAR 702,000 |
| 19 | Data Scientist | Technology | ZAR 688,000 |
| 20 | Judge | Legal | ZAR 685,000 |
| 21 | Backend Developer | Technology | ZAR 683,000 |
| 22 | Mobile Developer | Technology | ZAR 664,000 |
| 23 | Human Resources Manager | Marketing & Sales | ZAR 663,000 |
| 24 | Sales Manager | Marketing & Sales | ZAR 652,000 |
| 25 | Actuary | Finance | ZAR 631,000 |
| 26 | Frontend Developer | Technology | ZAR 620,000 |
| 27 | Cybersecurity Analyst | Technology | ZAR 598,000 |
| 28 | Petroleum Engineer | Engineering | ZAR 594,000 |
| 29 | Aerospace Engineer | Engineering | ZAR 589,000 |
| 30 | Economist | Science & Research | ZAR 586,000 |
| 31 | Pharmacist | Healthcare | ZAR 576,000 |
| 32 | Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | ZAR 560,000 |
| 33 | UI/UX Designer | Technology | ZAR 539,000 |
| 34 | Web Developer | Technology | ZAR 531,000 |
| 35 | Database Administrator | Technology | ZAR 526,000 |
| 36 | Project Manager | Technology | ZAR 515,000 |
| 37 | Veterinarian | Healthcare | ZAR 510,000 |
| 38 | Research Scientist | Science & Research | ZAR 510,000 |
| 39 | Chemical Engineer | Engineering | ZAR 503,000 |
| 40 | Financial Analyst | Finance | ZAR 500,000 |
| 41 | Electrical Engineer | Engineering | ZAR 494,000 |
| 42 | Supply Chain Manager | Transport & Logistics | ZAR 493,000 |
| 43 | QA Engineer | Technology | ZAR 492,000 |
| 44 | Midwife | Healthcare | ZAR 491,000 |
| 45 | Network Engineer | Technology | ZAR 484,000 |
| 46 | Business Analyst | Technology | ZAR 481,000 |
| 47 | Electronics Engineer | Engineering | ZAR 479,000 |
| 48 | Psychologist | Healthcare | ZAR 469,000 |
| 49 | Operations Manager | Transport & Logistics | ZAR 469,000 |
| 50 | Construction Manager | Skilled Trades | ZAR 462,000 |
| 51 | Environmental Engineer | Engineering | ZAR 461,000 |
| 52 | Compliance Officer | Finance | ZAR 459,000 |
| 53 | Systems Administrator | Technology | ZAR 456,000 |
| 54 | Mechanical Engineer | Engineering | ZAR 456,000 |
| 55 | Industrial Engineer | Engineering | ZAR 450,000 |
| 56 | Structural Engineer | Engineering | ZAR 447,000 |
| 57 | Data Analyst | Technology | ZAR 445,000 |
| 58 | Architect | Engineering | ZAR 444,000 |
| 59 | Civil Engineer | Engineering | ZAR 430,000 |
| 60 | Physical Therapist | Healthcare | ZAR 428,000 |
| 61 | Geologist | Science & Research | ZAR 417,000 |
| 62 | Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | ZAR 409,000 |
| 63 | Accountant | Finance | ZAR 409,000 |
| 64 | Auditor | Finance | ZAR 408,000 |
| 65 | Insurance Underwriter | Finance | ZAR 404,000 |
| 66 | Professor | Education | ZAR 401,000 |
| 67 | Account Manager | Marketing & Sales | ZAR 388,000 |
| 68 | Logistics Manager | Transport & Logistics | ZAR 382,000 |
| 69 | Biologist | Science & Research | ZAR 378,000 |
| 70 | Digital Marketer | Marketing & Sales | ZAR 374,000 |
| 71 | Chemist | Science & Research | ZAR 374,000 |
| 72 | Registered Nurse | Healthcare | ZAR 373,000 |
| 73 | SEO Specialist | Marketing & Sales | ZAR 363,000 |
| 74 | Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | ZAR 356,000 |
| 75 | Recruiter | Marketing & Sales | ZAR 352,000 |
| 76 | Video Editor | Creative & Media | ZAR 341,000 |
| 77 | Content Writer | Marketing & Sales | ZAR 329,000 |
| 78 | Loan Officer | Finance | ZAR 326,000 |
| 79 | Translator | Creative & Media | ZAR 323,000 |
| 80 | Social Media Manager | Marketing & Sales | ZAR 321,000 |
| 81 | Graphic Designer | Creative & Media | ZAR 317,000 |
| 82 | Sales Representative | Marketing & Sales | ZAR 311,000 |
| 83 | Paralegal | Legal | ZAR 301,000 |
| 84 | Journalist | Creative & Media | ZAR 295,000 |
| 85 | IT Support Specialist | Technology | ZAR 291,000 |
| 86 | Interior Designer | Creative & Media | ZAR 291,000 |
| 87 | Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | ZAR 286,000 |
| 88 | Special Education Teacher | Education | ZAR 286,000 |
| 89 | Flight Attendant | Hospitality & Service | ZAR 286,000 |
| 90 | Teacher | Education | ZAR 281,000 |
| 91 | Hotel Manager | Hospitality & Service | ZAR 278,000 |
| 92 | Event Planner | Hospitality & Service | ZAR 272,000 |
| 93 | School Counselor | Education | ZAR 271,000 |
| 94 | Social Worker | Healthcare | ZAR 267,000 |
| 95 | Real Estate Agent | Marketing & Sales | ZAR 263,000 |
| 96 | Electrician | Skilled Trades | ZAR 263,000 |
| 97 | Plumber | Skilled Trades | ZAR 258,000 |
| 98 | Restaurant Manager | Hospitality & Service | ZAR 258,000 |
| 99 | Bookkeeper | Finance | ZAR 251,000 |
| 100 | HVAC Technician | Skilled Trades | ZAR 246,000 |
| 101 | Chef | Hospitality & Service | ZAR 245,000 |
| 102 | Legal Secretary | Legal | ZAR 243,000 |
| 103 | Carpenter | Skilled Trades | ZAR 236,000 |
| 104 | Retail Manager | Hospitality & Service | ZAR 234,000 |
| 105 | Truck Driver | Transport & Logistics | ZAR 227,000 |
| 106 | Administrative Assistant | Hospitality & Service | ZAR 227,000 |
| 107 | Machinist | Skilled Trades | ZAR 219,000 |
| 108 | Welder | Skilled Trades | ZAR 211,000 |
| 109 | Photographer | Creative & Media | ZAR 204,000 |
| 110 | Mechanic | Skilled Trades | ZAR 203,000 |
| 111 | Medical Assistant | Healthcare | ZAR 180,000 |