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Management Consultant Salary in South Africa

Management consultants advise organizations on strategy, operations, and performance. The South Africa median is $46,659 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$46,659
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,889
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$46,659
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$22.43
varies by city

Management Consultant salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$46,659
Durban, ZA$46,659
Pretoria, ZA$46,659
Gqeberha, ZA$46,659
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$46,659
Bloemfontein, ZA$46,659
East London, ZA$46,659
Vereeniging, ZA$46,659
Welkom, ZA$46,659
Newcastle, ZA$46,659
Krugersdorp, ZA$46,659
Johannesburg, ZA$32,655

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a management consultant make in South Africa?
The national median management consultant salary in South Africa is about R 763 000 per year (R 63 600 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 534 000 to R 763 000.
Which South Africa city pays management consultants the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 763 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays management consultants the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 534 000 per year for a management consultant.
What is the typical salary range for a management consultant in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, management consultant pay commonly spans from about R 341 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 1 182 700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have management consultant salary data?
Pay by Role publishes management consultant pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is management consultant in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.