Graphic Designer Salary in South Africa
Graphic designers create visual content for brands, products, and campaigns. The South Africa median is $23,360 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is ZAR). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies
National median
$23,360
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,945
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$23,360
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$11.23
varies by city
Graphic Designer salary by city in South Africa
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town, ZA | $23,360 | $1,945 | 0% |
| Durban, ZA | $23,360 | $1,945 | 0% |
| Pretoria, ZA | $23,360 | $1,945 | 0% |
| Gqeberha, ZA | $23,360 | $1,945 | 0% |
| Pietermaritzburg, ZA | $23,360 | $1,945 | 0% |
| Bloemfontein, ZA | $23,360 | $1,945 | 0% |
| East London, ZA | $23,360 | $1,945 | 0% |
| Vereeniging, ZA | $23,360 | $1,945 | 0% |
| Welkom, ZA | $23,360 | $1,945 | 0% |
| Newcastle, ZA | $23,360 | $1,945 | 0% |
| Krugersdorp, ZA | $23,360 | $1,945 | 0% |
| Johannesburg, ZA | $16,328 | $1,364 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a graphic designer make in South Africa?
- The national median graphic designer salary in South Africa is about R 382 000 per year (R 31 800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 267 000 to R 382 000.
- Which South Africa city pays graphic designers the most?
- Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 382 000 per year.
- Which South Africa city pays graphic designers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 267 000 per year for a graphic designer.
- What is the typical salary range for a graphic designer in South Africa?
- Across South Africa cities we cover, graphic designer pay commonly spans from about R 156 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 541 700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many South Africa cities have graphic designer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes graphic designer pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
- Is graphic designer in demand in South Africa?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Architect, Copywriter, Video Editor.