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Business Analyst Salary in South Africa

Business analysts bridge business needs and technical solutions with data and process insight. The South Africa median is $33,389 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$33,389
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,782
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$33,389
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$16.05
varies by city

Business Analyst salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$33,389
Durban, ZA$33,389
Pretoria, ZA$33,389
Gqeberha, ZA$33,389
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$33,389
Bloemfontein, ZA$33,389
East London, ZA$33,389
Vereeniging, ZA$33,389
Welkom, ZA$33,389
Newcastle, ZA$33,389
Krugersdorp, ZA$33,389
Johannesburg, ZA$23,360

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a business analyst make in South Africa?
The national median business analyst salary in South Africa is about R 546 000 per year (R 45 500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 382 000 to R 546 000.
Which South Africa city pays business analysts the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 546 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays business analysts the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 382 000 per year for a business analyst.
What is the typical salary range for a business analyst in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, business analyst pay commonly spans from about R 244 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 774 200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have business analyst salary data?
Pay by Role publishes business analyst pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is business analyst in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.