50% of professionals earn between R 320 000 - R 900 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 580 000
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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 4 244 active job listings.
The cities with the most Architect job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Sandton, Pretoria, Midrand. Johannesburg leads with 1 081 job openings.
Leading employers for Architect roles in South Africa include Boardroom Appointments, Colossyan, Ascent People Ltd, Sabenza IT & Recruitment, ATS Client.
Explore 4 244 Architect job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.