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Architect Salary in South Africa

Architects design buildings and spaces that balance function, safety, and aesthetics. The South Africa median is $34,123 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$34,123
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,844
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$34,123
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$16.41
varies by city

Architect salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$34,123
Durban, ZA$34,123
Pretoria, ZA$34,123
Gqeberha, ZA$34,123
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$34,123
Bloemfontein, ZA$34,123
East London, ZA$34,123
Vereeniging, ZA$34,123
Welkom, ZA$34,123
Newcastle, ZA$34,123
Krugersdorp, ZA$34,123
Johannesburg, ZA$23,910

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a architect make in South Africa?
The national median architect salary in South Africa is about R 558 000 per year (R 46 500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 391 000 to R 558 000.
Which South Africa city pays architects the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 558 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays architects the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 391 000 per year for a architect.
What is the typical salary range for a architect in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, architect pay commonly spans from about R 256 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 803 500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have architect salary data?
Pay by Role publishes architect pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is architect in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Copywriter, Video Editor.