50% of professionals earn between R 70 000 - R 700 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 502 500
The average salary for a Architect in South Africa is ZAR 502 500 - ZAR 700 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 601 250 per year, based on 17 159 active job listings.
The cities with the most Architect job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Workfromhome, Cape Town, Pretoria, Sandton. Johannesburg leads with 3 650 job openings.
Leading employers for Architect roles in South Africa include Hire Resolve, AECOM, E-Merge It Recruitment, Boardroom Appointments, Construct Executive Search.
Explore 17 159 Architect job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.