How much does a Judge earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Judge in South Africa ranges from ZAR 450 000 to ZAR 950 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 7 job listings

How much does a Judge earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Judge in South Africa is ZAR 700 000 - ZAR 805 000 per year.

Salary Guide

Judge Salary in South Africa

Based on 7 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 450 000 - R 950 000

Median salary

R 700 000 - R 805 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 383K

25th percentileR 450K

MedianR 700K

75th percentileR 950K

90th percentileR 1M

50% of professionals earn between R 450 000 - R 950 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 700 000

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The average salary for a Judge in South Africa is ZAR 450 000 - ZAR 950 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 752 500 per year, based on 7 active job listings.

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