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 15 348 active job listings.
The cities with the most Accountant job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Centurion, Durban. Cape Town leads with 2 203 job openings.
Leading employers for Accountant roles in South Africa include Network Finance, Do More Group, DO MORE Placements, Communicate Finance, SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC.
Explore 15 348 Accountant job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.