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Copywriter Salary in South Africa

Copywriters craft persuasive words for ads, websites, and brand campaigns. The South Africa median is $25,500 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$25,500
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,128
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$25,500
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$12.26
varies by city

Copywriter salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$25,500
Durban, ZA$25,500
Pretoria, ZA$25,500
Gqeberha, ZA$25,500
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$25,500
Bloemfontein, ZA$25,500
East London, ZA$25,500
Vereeniging, ZA$25,500
Welkom, ZA$25,500
Newcastle, ZA$25,500
Krugersdorp, ZA$25,500
Johannesburg, ZA$17,856

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a copywriter make in South Africa?
The national median copywriter salary in South Africa is about R 417 000 per year (R 34 800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 292 000 to R 417 000.
Which South Africa city pays copywriters the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 417 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays copywriters the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 292 000 per year for a copywriter.
What is the typical salary range for a copywriter in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, copywriter pay commonly spans from about R 191 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 600 500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have copywriter salary data?
Pay by Role publishes copywriter pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is copywriter in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Video Editor.