How much does a Actuary earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Actuary in South Africa ranges from ZAR 447 500 to ZAR 638 750 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 157 job listings

Salary Guide

Actuary Salary in South Africa

Based on 157 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 447 500 - R 638 750

Median salary

R 447 500 - R 638 750

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 205K

25th percentileR 256K

MedianR 448K

75th percentileR 639K

90th percentileR 735K

50% of professionals earn between R 256 250 - R 638 750 ZAR

The median salary is R 447 500

Top cities

Cape Town67 job openings

Johannesburg45 job openings

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Actuary

157 job openings

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The average salary for a Actuary in South Africa is ZAR 447 500 - ZAR 638 750 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 543 125 per year, based on 157 active job listings.

The cities with the most Actuary job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Centurion, Randburg, Pretoria. Cape Town leads with 67 job openings.

Explore 157 Actuary job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.