50% of professionals earn between R 17 250 - R 25 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 20 000
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The average salary for a Account Executive in South Africa is ZAR 20 000 - ZAR 25 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 22 500 per year, based on 1 739 active job listings.
The cities with the most Account Executive job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Workfromhome, Sandton, Durban. Johannesburg leads with 396 job openings.
Leading employers for Account Executive roles in South Africa include Hire Hangar, UPS, Inside Success TV & Network, Vodafone, WTW.
Explore 1 739 Account Executive job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.