How much does a Actuary earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Actuary in South Africa ranges from ZAR 419 000 to ZAR 741 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 247 job listings

How much does a Actuary earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Actuary in South Africa is ZAR 503 500 - ZAR 664 500 per year.

Salary Guide

Actuary Salary in South Africa

Based on 247 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 419 000 - R 741 000

Median salary

R 503 500 - R 664 500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 317K

25th percentileR 419K

MedianR 588K

75th percentileR 741K

90th percentileR 952K

50% of professionals earn between R 419 000 - R 741 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 588 000

Top cities

Cape Town95 job openings

Johannesburg65 job openings

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Actuary

247 job openings

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The average salary for a Actuary in South Africa is ZAR 419 000 - ZAR 741 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 584 000 per year, based on 247 active job listings.

The cities with the most Actuary job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria, Randburg. Cape Town leads with 95 job openings.

Explore 247 Actuary job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.