50% of professionals earn between R 280 000 - R 580 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 420 000
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The average salary for a Accountant in South Africa is ZAR 280 000 - ZAR 580 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 500 000 per year, based on 9 201 active job listings.
The cities with the most Accountant job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Gauteng. Cape Town leads with 1 133 job openings.
Leading employers for Accountant roles in South Africa include Do More Group, Network Finance, Communicate Finance, DO MORE Placements, Bridge Personnel Concepts.
Explore 9 201 Accountant job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.