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Actuary Salary in South Africa

Actuaries use statistics to measure and price financial risk, especially in insurance. The South Africa median is $52,529 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$52,529
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,378
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$52,529
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$25.25
varies by city

Actuary salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$52,529
Durban, ZA$52,529
Pretoria, ZA$52,529
Gqeberha, ZA$52,529
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$52,529
Bloemfontein, ZA$52,529
East London, ZA$52,529
Vereeniging, ZA$52,529
Welkom, ZA$52,529
Newcastle, ZA$52,529
Krugersdorp, ZA$52,529
Johannesburg, ZA$36,813

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a actuary make in South Africa?
The national median actuary salary in South Africa is about R 859 000 per year (R 71 600 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 602 000 to R 859 000.
Which South Africa city pays actuarys the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 859 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays actuarys the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 602 000 per year for a actuary.
What is the typical salary range for a actuary in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, actuary pay commonly spans from about R 334 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 1 218 100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have actuary salary data?
Pay by Role publishes actuary pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is actuary in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +22% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.