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Accountant Salary in South Africa

Accountants prepare and analyze financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The South Africa median is $43,846 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$43,846
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,657
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$43,846
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$21.08
varies by city

Accountant salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$43,846
Durban, ZA$43,846
Pretoria, ZA$43,846
Gqeberha, ZA$43,846
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$43,846
Bloemfontein, ZA$43,846
East London, ZA$43,846
Vereeniging, ZA$43,846
Welkom, ZA$43,846
Newcastle, ZA$43,846
Krugersdorp, ZA$43,846
Johannesburg, ZA$30,698

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a accountant make in South Africa?
The national median accountant salary in South Africa is about R 717 000 per year (R 59 800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 502 000 to R 717 000.
Which South Africa city pays accountants the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 717 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays accountants the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 502 000 per year for a accountant.
What is the typical salary range for a accountant in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, accountant pay commonly spans from about R 333 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 993 000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have accountant salary data?
Pay by Role publishes accountant pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is accountant in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager.