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Investment Banker Salary in South Africa

Investment bankers advise on capital raising, mergers, and acquisitions. The South Africa median is $67,267 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$67,267
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,608
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$67,267
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$32.34
varies by city

Investment Banker salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$67,267
Durban, ZA$67,267
Pretoria, ZA$67,267
Gqeberha, ZA$67,267
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$67,267
Bloemfontein, ZA$67,267
East London, ZA$67,267
Vereeniging, ZA$67,267
Welkom, ZA$67,267
Newcastle, ZA$67,267
Krugersdorp, ZA$67,267
Johannesburg, ZA$47,148

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a investment banker make in South Africa?
The national median investment banker salary in South Africa is about R 1 100 000 per year (R 91 700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 771 000 to R 1 100 000.
Which South Africa city pays investment bankers the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 1 100 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays investment bankers the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 771 000 per year for a investment banker.
What is the typical salary range for a investment banker in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, investment banker pay commonly spans from about R 428 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 1 826 000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have investment banker salary data?
Pay by Role publishes investment banker pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is investment banker in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +7% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.