Salary of Accountant in South Africa 2026

How much does a Accountant earn?

R 31,611 / Annual
Based on 6 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: R 18,000 Average salary: R 31,611 Maximum: R 41,667

Minimum
R 18,000 Average salary
R 31,611 Maximum
R 41,667

R 2,634 / Monthly
Based on 6 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: R 1,500 Average salary: R 2,634 Maximum: R 3,472

Minimum
R 1,500 Average salary
R 2,634 Maximum
R 3,472

R 88 / Daily
Based on 6 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: R 50 Average salary: R 88 Maximum: R 116

Minimum
R 50 Average salary
R 88 Maximum
R 116

R 16 / Hourly
Based on 6 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: R 9 Average salary: R 16 Maximum: R 22

Minimum
R 9 Average salary
R 16 Maximum
R 22

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Accountant in South Africa

Accountant: Accounts Payable

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa Sasso Consulting Full-time

Introduction Are you an experienced Accounts Payable Accountant with a passion for accuracy, financial control,...
Accountant - Accounting Firm

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Jobfu Full-time R 10,000 - R 16,000

jobfuBrowse jobs Executive HR Consultants Accountant - Accounting Firm Morningside, ZN, ZAZAR...
Accountant / Senior Accountant

1 month ago

Eastern Cape, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full-time

Overview: Our client is seeking an Accountant to join their team. The successful incumbent will be...

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Salaries in South Africa {year}

All positions in General

Position	Average salary / Annual
Operations Manager	R 38,889	View listings
Accountant	R 31,611	View listings
Customer Service Representative (German + English) – On-Site \| Umhlanga, South Africa*	R 22,500	View listings
German Customer Support Agent (Relocation Support Provided)	R 22,500	View listings
Outbound Telesales Agent	R 18,800	View listings
Labour Law Consultant	R 17,850	View listings
DRIVERS AND VAN ASSISTANTS	R 13,200	View listings
FORKLIFT DRIVERS	R 13,200	View listings
Team Member - Part time	R 52,954	View listings
Retail Category Planner	R 23,250	View listings

Salary comparison

FAQ - Accountant

The average salary for Accountant is ZAR31 611 per year in South Africa. Salary estimates are based on 6 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Accountant in South Africa.

The lowest salary of Accountant per year in South Africa is ZAR18 000

The highest salary for Accountant per year in South Africa is ZAR41 667

Data updated: August 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in South Africa. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 6 job postings with salary.