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Photographer Salary in South Africa

Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. The South Africa median is $20,853 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$20,853
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,737
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$20,853
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$10.03
varies by city

Photographer salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$20,853
Durban, ZA$20,853
Pretoria, ZA$20,853
Gqeberha, ZA$20,853
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$20,853
Bloemfontein, ZA$20,853
East London, ZA$20,853
Vereeniging, ZA$20,853
Welkom, ZA$20,853
Newcastle, ZA$20,853
Krugersdorp, ZA$20,853
Johannesburg, ZA$14,615

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a photographer make in South Africa?
The national median photographer salary in South Africa is about R 341 000 per year (R 28 400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 239 000 to R 341 000.
Which South Africa city pays photographers the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 341 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays photographers the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 239 000 per year for a photographer.
What is the typical salary range for a photographer in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, photographer pay commonly spans from about R 139 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 509 800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have photographer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes photographer pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is photographer in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.