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Real Estate Agent Salary in South Africa

Real estate agents help clients buy, sell, and rent residential and commercial property. The South Africa median is $28,374 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$28,374
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,367
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$28,374
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$13.64
varies by city

Real Estate Agent salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$28,374
Durban, ZA$28,374
Pretoria, ZA$28,374
Gqeberha, ZA$28,374
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$28,374
Bloemfontein, ZA$28,374
East London, ZA$28,374
Vereeniging, ZA$28,374
Welkom, ZA$28,374
Newcastle, ZA$28,374
Krugersdorp, ZA$28,374
Johannesburg, ZA$19,874

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a real estate agent make in South Africa?
The national median real estate agent salary in South Africa is about R 464 000 per year (R 38 700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 325 000 to R 464 000.
Which South Africa city pays real estate agents the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 464 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays real estate agents the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 325 000 per year for a real estate agent.
What is the typical salary range for a real estate agent in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, real estate agent pay commonly spans from about R 185 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 770 200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have real estate agent salary data?
Pay by Role publishes real estate agent pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is real estate agent in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.