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Financial Analyst Salary in South Africa

Financial analysts evaluate performance and guide investment and budgeting decisions. The South Africa median is $52,591 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$52,591
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,385
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$52,591
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$25.28
varies by city

Financial Analyst salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$52,591
Durban, ZA$52,591
Pretoria, ZA$52,591
Gqeberha, ZA$52,591
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$52,591
Bloemfontein, ZA$52,591
East London, ZA$52,591
Vereeniging, ZA$52,591
Welkom, ZA$52,591
Newcastle, ZA$52,591
Krugersdorp, ZA$52,591
Johannesburg, ZA$36,813

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a financial analyst make in South Africa?
The national median financial analyst salary in South Africa is about R 860 000 per year (R 71 700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 602 000 to R 860 000.
Which South Africa city pays financial analysts the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 860 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays financial analysts the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 602 000 per year for a financial analyst.
What is the typical salary range for a financial analyst in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, financial analyst pay commonly spans from about R 400 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 1 238 400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have financial analyst salary data?
Pay by Role publishes financial analyst pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is financial analyst in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Marketing Manager, Project Manager.