Management Accountant Salary in South Africa

R 455,730
per year
per month
R 37,980
per month
per year

Management Accountant Average Salary

The average salary for a Management Accountant in SA is R 455 730 gross per year (R 37 980 gross per month), which is 61% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Management Accountant can expect an average starting salary of R 249 018. The highest salaries can exceed R 702 156.
R 249,018
Low
R 455,730
Average salary
R 702,156
High
R 20,750
Low
R 37,980
Average salary
R 58,510
High

Management Accountant Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 249,018
Average salary
R 455,730
Senior
R 560,812
High
R 702,156
Low
R 20,750
Average salary
R 37,980
Senior
R 46,730
High
R 58,510
Among Management Accountants in South Africa, newly qualified Junior Management Accountants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and certified professionals like Chartered Management Accountants (CIMA) or Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) enjoy the highest salaries.

Management Accountant - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Chartered Global Management AccountantR 583K/year
+28% 
Chartered Management AccountantR 529K/year
+16% 
Junior Management AccountantR 260K/year
 -43%

Management Accountant - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Management Accountant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 255 000 gross per year. An intermediate level Management Accountant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 440 000, while a Senior Management Accountant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 560 000. Management Accountants with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 680 000 yearly.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Management Accountant in SA

Late Career▲ +49%
Senior▲ +23%
Average SalaryR 455,730/year
Intermediate Level▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -44%

Gender Breakdown

Female
39%
Male
61%

Management Accountant Jobs in South Africa by Location

Management Accountant - Related Salaries

The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Management Accountant job vacancies published on Jobted South Africa in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Management Accountant

How much does a Management Accountant make in South Africa?
A Management Accountant in South Africa earns an average of R 455 730 gross per year, which is about R 37 980 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Management Accountant updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Management Accountant in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Management Accountant in South Africa is around R 249 018 gross per year. Newly qualified Junior Management Accountants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Management Accountant in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Management Accountant in South Africa can reach and exceed R 702 156 gross per year. Chartered Management Accountants (CIMA) or Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) usually have the highest salaries.
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