Cost Accountant Salary in South Africa
R 389,660
per year
per month
R 32,470
per month
per year
Cost Accountant Average Salary
The average salary for a Cost Accountant in SA is R 389 660 gross per year (R 32 470 gross per month), which is 38% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Cost Accountant can expect an average starting salary of R 180 825. The highest salaries can exceed R 852 470.
Salary Range: a Cost Accountant can expect an average starting salary of R 180 825. The highest salaries can exceed R 852 470.
R 180,825
Low
R 389,660
Average salary
R 852,470
High
R 15,070
Low
R 32,470
Average salary
R 71,040
High
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Cost Accountant Salary Range - South Africa
Among Cost Accountants in South Africa, Junior Cost Accountants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and highly skilled Cost and Management Accountants enjoy the highest salaries.
Cost Accountant - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Cost 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 Cost Accountant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 370 000, while a Senior Cost Accountant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 540 000. Cost Accountants with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 700 000 yearly.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Cost Accountant in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +80% |
| Senior | ▲ +39% |
| Average Salary | R 389,660/year |
| Intermediate Level | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -49% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
55%
55%
Male
45%
45%
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