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Financial Advisor Salary in South Africa

Financial advisors help clients plan investments, retirement, and long-term wealth. The South Africa median is $41,950 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$41,950
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,498
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$41,950
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$20.17
varies by city

Financial Advisor salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$41,950
Durban, ZA$41,950
Pretoria, ZA$41,950
Gqeberha, ZA$41,950
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$41,950
Bloemfontein, ZA$41,950
East London, ZA$41,950
Vereeniging, ZA$41,950
Welkom, ZA$41,950
Newcastle, ZA$41,950
Krugersdorp, ZA$41,950
Johannesburg, ZA$29,353

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a financial advisor make in South Africa?
The national median financial advisor salary in South Africa is about R 686 000 per year (R 57 200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 480 000 to R 686 000.
Which South Africa city pays financial advisors the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 686 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays financial advisors the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 480 000 per year for a financial advisor.
What is the typical salary range for a financial advisor in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, financial advisor pay commonly spans from about R 266 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 1 063 300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have financial advisor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes financial advisor pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is financial advisor in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +13% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.