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Salary Guide

Interpreter Salary in South Africa

Based on 90 job listings - 2026

Average salary
R 180 000 - R 450 000
Median salary
R 280 000 - R 322 000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 153K
25th percentileR 180K
MedianR 280K
75th percentileR 450K
90th percentileR 518K

50% of professionals earn between R 180 000 - R 450 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 280 000

Top cities

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ZAR 180 000 - 480 000+5%
ZAR 240 000 - 520 000+21%
ZAR 160 000 - 520 000+8%
ZAR 180 000 - 480 000+5%
ZAR 200 000 - 500 000+11%
ZAR 200 000 - 280 000-24%
ZAR 300 000 - 900 000+90%
ZAR 360 000 - 680 000+65%
ZAR 480 000 - 1 200 000+167%
ZAR 220 000 - 600 000+30%

Interpreter

90 job openings

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The average salary for a Interpreter in South Africa is ZAR 180 000 - ZAR 450 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 301 000 per year, based on 90 active job listings.

The cities with the most Interpreter job opportunities in South Africa are Polokwane, Johannesburg, Benoni, Paarl, Clanwilliam. Polokwane leads with 17 job openings.

Explore 90 Interpreter job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.