Average salary
R 23 000 - R 32 000
Median salary
R 23 000 - R 32 000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentileR 16K
25th percentileR 20K
MedianR 23K
75th percentileR 32K
90th percentileR 37K
50% of professionals earn between R 20 000 - R 32 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 23 000
Salary evolution
+581.8%Median salary
P25–P75
Mar 26: ZAR 2 200May 26: ZAR 15 000
Top cities
Workfromhome1 149 job openings
Johannesburg865 job openings
Cape Town626 job openings
Durban377 job openings
Pretoria356 job openings
Centurion351 job openings
Stellenbosch350 job openings
East London333 job openings
Gauteng288 job openings
Eastern Cape227 job openings
Za178 job openings
Sandton169 job openings
Gqeberha117 job openings
Pietermaritzburg57 job openings
Polokwane54 job openings
Midrand52 job openings
Randburg41 job openings
Western Cape34 job openings
Klerksdorp21 job openings
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The average salary for a Account Executive in South Africa is ZAR 23 000 - ZAR 32 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 27 500 per year, based on 7 378 active job listings.
The cities with the most Account Executive job opportunities in South Africa are Workfromhome, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria. Workfromhome leads with 1 149 job openings.
Explore 7 378 Account Executive job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.