Accountant Salary in South Africa
R 245,500
per year
per month
R 20,460
per month
per year
Accountant Average Salary
The average salary for an Accountant in SA is R 245 500 gross per year (R 20 460 gross per month), which is 13% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: an Accountant can expect an average starting salary of R 186 470. The highest salaries can exceed R 657 000.
Salary Range: an Accountant can expect an average starting salary of R 186 470. The highest salaries can exceed R 657 000.
R 186,470
Low
R 245,500
Average salary
R 657,000
High
R 15,540
Low
R 20,460
Average salary
R 54,750
High
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Accountant Salary Range - South Africa
Among Accountants in South Africa, Trainee Accountants or Junior Accountants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and qualified Professional Accountants enjoy the highest salaries.
Accountant - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Accountant | R 336K/year | +37% |
| Junior Accountant | R 201K/year | -18% |
Accountant - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Accountant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 200 000 gross per year. An intermediate level Accountant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 240 000, while a Senior Accountant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 330 000. Accountants with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 500 000 yearly.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Accountant in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +104% |
| Senior | ▲ +34% |
| Average Salary | R 245,500/year |
| Intermediate Level | ▼ -2% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -19% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
36%
36%
Male
64%
64%
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Accountant - Related Salaries
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