How much does a Actuary earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Actuary in South Africa ranges from ZAR 932 500 to ZAR 1 366 250 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 143 job listings

Salary Guide

Actuary Salary in South Africa

Based on 143 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 932 500 - R 1 366 250

Median salary

R 932 500 - R 1 366 250

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 399K

25th percentileR 499K

MedianR 933K

75th percentileR 1M

90th percentileR 2M

50% of professionals earn between R 498 750 - R 1 366 250 ZAR

The median salary is R 932 500

Top cities

Johannesburg58 job openings

Cape Town40 job openings

Top companies hiring

Gen Re2

Sanlam2

AtripleA recruitment & temps1

Rand Mutual - RMA1

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Actuary

143 job openings

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The average salary for a Actuary in South Africa is ZAR 932 500 - ZAR 1 366 250 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 1 149 375 per year, based on 143 active job listings.

The cities with the most Actuary job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Sandton, Pretoria, Centurion. Johannesburg leads with 58 job openings.

Leading employers for Actuary roles in South Africa include Gen Re, Sanlam, AtripleA recruitment & temps, Rand Mutual - RMA.

Explore 143 Actuary job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.