How much does a Compensation Analyst earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Compensation Analyst in South Africa ranges from ZAR 320 000 to ZAR 750 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 30 job listings

How much does a Compensation Analyst earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Compensation Analyst in South Africa is ZAR 500 000 - ZAR 575 000 per year.

Salary Guide

Compensation Analyst Salary in South Africa

Based on 30 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 320 000 - R 750 000

Median salary

R 500 000 - R 575 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 272K

25th percentileR 320K

MedianR 500K

75th percentileR 750K

90th percentileR 863K

50% of professionals earn between R 320 000 - R 750 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 500 000

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Compensation Analyst

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The average salary for a Compensation Analyst in South Africa is ZAR 320 000 - ZAR 750 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 537 500 per year, based on 30 active job listings.

The cities with the most Compensation Analyst job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Gqeberha, Stanger. Cape Town leads with 11 job openings.

Explore 30 Compensation Analyst job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.