How much does a Judge earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Judge in South Africa ranges from ZAR 532 000 to ZAR 803 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Judge in South Africa is ZAR 631 000 - ZAR 766 500 per year.

Judge Salary in South Africa

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

R 532 000 - R 803 000

Median salary

R 631 000 - R 766 500

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentileR 411K

25th percentileR 532K

MedianR 730K

75th percentileR 803K

90th percentileR 949K

50% of professionals earn between R 532 000 - R 803 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 730 000

ZAR 500 000 - 1 500 000+50%

ZAR 480 000 - 1 200 000+26%

ZAR 400 000 - 900 000-3%

ZAR 350 000 - 1 200 000+16%

ZAR 350 000 - 415 000-43%

ZAR 240 000 - 520 000-43%

ZAR 180 000 - 550 000-45%

ZAR 600 000 - 1 400 000+50%

ZAR 600 000 - 1 200 000+35%

ZAR 480 000 - 880 000+2%

Judge

Judge - South Africa 2026: ZAR 532 000 - ZAR 803 000. ZAR 698 750 (median).