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.
R 18,000 Average salary
R 31,611 Maximum
R 41,667
Salary data updated: October 2026
Salary of Accountant in South Africa
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Accounts Payable Accountant
Found at: Sourcestack South Africa - 20 hours ago
Westville, KZN, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-timeMinimum requirements:Qualified CA(SA) with at least 2 years experienceKnowledge:Project scheduling and control...
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Accountant: Accounting Firm
Found at: Sourcestack South Africa - 20 hours ago
Port Elizabeth, South Africa Jackie Cory Recruitment Full-timeDescription AccountantSalary will be based on the successful candidate’s experience and abilitiesPort Elizabeth /...
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Accounts Payable Accountant
Found at: Sourcestack South Africa - 20 hours ago
Malelane, MP, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-timeJob Purpose:The purpose of the role is to control the creditor's department and supervise the functions...
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Salaries in South Africa {year}
| 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 |
FAQ - Accountant
Data updated: October 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.