How much does an accountant make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 16,180 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,790
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.9 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $107,500 |
| 2. Germany | $91,120 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $88,280 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $12,240 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $11,790 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $11,420 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- FinancierR 213,000
- Financial analystR 212,700
- Management consultantR 213,800
- Policy analystR 191,500
- Career coachR 181,800
- Corporate trainerR 183,700
- Marketing specialistR 192,300
- Public relations professionalsR 180,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 16,180 a month, R 194,100 a year.
How much does an accountant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 165,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 241,000.
Which country pays an accountant the most?
Germany, with a median of $91,120 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an accountant make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $82,520 a year against $11,790 in South Africa, 7.0 times more.
Who makes more, an accountant or a financier?
A financier: R 213,000 a year against R 194,100 for an accountant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate