As more international companies build remote & offshore teams in South Africa, one of the most important early questions is: What’s a fair and competitive salary? In this blog, we explore the Average Salaries in South Africa.
At HireJustNow, we work with global companies hiring South African talent through our Employer of Record (EOR) model. To help our clients make informed decisions, we’ve pulled together the latest salary data across key offshore roles covering Finance, IT, Marketing, Sales, and People functions and translated it into annual figures in ZAR, USD, and GBP using exchange rates from July 2025.
About the Average Salary Data for South Africa
The data in this guide is based on the latest national salary benchmarks published by Pnet, South Africa’s leading online job platform. The 2025 guide draws on thousands of job ads posted over the past 12 months, covering more than 100 roles across key industries. While these figures provide a solid baseline for market-related salaries, they should always be considered a starting point, especially when hiring globally.
Note: Salary data referenced in this guide is based on the publicly available 2025 Salary Guide by Pnet. All rights to the original report are reserved by Pnet (Pty) Ltd. To view the full salary guide, visit https://www.pnet.co.za/blog/2025salaryguide/.
Average Salaries South Africa: 2025 Benchmarks at a Glance
(Exchange rates: 1 ZAR ≈ 0.0563 USD, 1 ZAR ≈ 0.0419 GBP as of July 2025)
Finance Roles
| Role | ZAR/month | ZAR/year | USD/year | GBP/year |
| Bookkeeper | R18,000–R24,100 | R216,000–R289,200 | $12,161–$16,282 | £9,050–£12,117 |
| Financial Analyst | R40,000–R54,000 | R480,000–R648,000 | $27,024–$36,482 | £20,112–£27,151 |
| Internal Auditor | R39,600–R52,300 | R475,200–R627,600 | $26,754–$35,334 | £19,911–£26,296 |
| Accounts Payable/Receivable | R16,000–R22,700 | R192,000–R272,400 | $10,810–$15,336 | £8,045–£11,414 |
| Cost & Management Accountant | R39,000–R50,000 | R468,000–R600,000 | $26,348–$33,780 | £19,609–£25,140 |
IT & Tech Roles
| Role | ZAR/month | ZAR/year | USD/year | GBP/year |
| Full Stack Developer | R33,900–R46,700 | R406,800–R560,400 | $22,903–$31,551 | £17,045–£23,481 |
| Data Scientist | R46,600–R56,700 | R559,200–R680,400 | $31,483–$38,307 | £23,430–£28,509 |
| Java Developer | R34,400–R49,300 | R412,800–R591,600 | $23,250–$33,300 | £17,308–£24,786 |
| Business Analyst | R40,000–R59,200 | R480,000–R710,400 | $27,024–$40,011 | £20,112–£29,772 |
| IT Project Manager | R40,000–R52,500 | R480,000–R630,000 | $27,024–$35,529 | £20,112–£26,397 |
Marketing Roles
| Role | ZAR/month | ZAR/year | USD/year | GBP/year |
| Marketing Specialist | R35,300–R42,100 | R423,600–R505,200 | $23,849–$28,446 | £17,752–£21,167 |
| Product Manager | R38,000–R51,400 | R456,000–R616,800 | $25,701–$34,726 | £19,134–£25,861 |
| Brand Manager | R36,500–R51,200 | R438,000–R614,400 | $24,686–$34,613 | £18,391–£25,759 |
| Social Media Content Creator | R11,100–R14,000 | R133,200–R168,000 | $7,498–$9,454 | £5,588–£7,039 |
| Marketing Coordinator | R19,700–R26,800 | R236,400–R321,600 | $13,315–$18,107 | £9,921–£13,477 |
Sales & Customer Support Roles
| Role | ZAR/month | ZAR/year | USD/year | GBP/year |
| Account Manager | R30,000–R44,300 | R360,000–R531,600 | $20,268–$29,929 | £15,084–£22,274 |
| Sales Consultant | R19,500–R26,400 | R234,000–R316,800 | $13,180–$17,837 | £9,813–£13,277 |
| Customer Support Agent | R18,000–R26,900 | R216,000–R322,800 | $12,161–$18,157 | £9,050–£13,528 |
| Telesales Agent | R9,700–R15,400 | R116,400–R184,800 | $6,556–$10,404 | £4,879–£7,748 |
| Sales Coordinator | R17,700–R23,000 | R212,400–R276,000 | $11,957–$15,542 | £8,891–£11,567 |
NOTE: Over and above basic salaries for this sector, commission is also often paid to sales staff based on their sales performance.
People, Admin & Support Roles
| Role | ZAR/month | ZAR/year | USD/year | GBP/year |
| HR Consultant | R31,500–R44,500 | R378,000–R534,000 | $21,281–$30,051 | £15,844–£22,385 |
| Recruiter | R16,200–R24,500 | R194,400–R294,000 | $10,949–$16,566 | £8,155–£12,323 |
| Office Administrator | R16,300–R18,900 | R195,600–R226,800 | $11,017–$12,759 | £8,211–£9,507 |
| Personal Assistant | R23,500–R33,000 | R282,000–R396,000 | $15,873–$22,287 | £11,822–£16,607 |
| Secretary | R20,000–R39,600 | R240,000–R475,200 | $13,512–$26,748 | £10,061–£19,913 |
How Do Our Global Placements Compare?
When reviewing average salaries South Africa offers for roles like developers, analysts, and HR consultants, global employers are often pleasantly surprised. While these benchmarks provide a valuable starting point, global hiring decisions are made in a broader and more strategic context. At HireJustNow, we work with companies across the UK, US, Europe, and Australia to place South African talent in finance, tech, marketing, operations, people support, and customer-facing roles.
In our experience, international clients often offer salaries above the local average, particularly for positions requiring technical expertise, client interaction, or proven readiness for remote work. Roles such as software developers, finance managers, and customer success professionals frequently fall 30–100% above local benchmarks, while still remaining cost-effective compared to in-country hires.
Other factors to consider when doing salary benchmarking include:
- Years of experience
- Highest level of education
- Scope of responsibilities
- Industry sector
- Company type and size
- Variable pay elements (such as bonuses or commissions)
We also work alongside top South African recruitment firms who bring deep market insight and help us ensure role-specific accuracy when advising clients.
Final Thoughts
At HireJustNow, we’re proud to help international companies tap into South Africa’s deep talent pool. Whether you’re hiring your first offshore employee or scaling a full remote team, we can help you benchmark roles, ensure compliance, and build a trusted team from day one.
To get started with your next hire, book your discovery call now. Let’s build something great together.