50% of professionals earn between R 320 000 - R 900 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 580 000
The average salary for a Architect in South Africa is ZAR 320 000 - ZAR 900 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 740 000 per year, based on 2 674 active job listings.
The cities with the most Architect job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, Centurion. Johannesburg leads with 755 job openings.
Leading employers for Architect roles in South Africa include Hire Resolve, Datacentrix, EnableSA, Boardroom Appointments, Hire Hangar.
Explore 2 674 Architect job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.