50% of professionals earn between R 350 000 - R 1 200 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 700 000
The average salary for a Lawyer in South Africa is ZAR 350 000 - ZAR 1 200 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 950 000 per year, based on 1 472 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in South Africa are Pretoria, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Sandton, Durban. Pretoria leads with 196 job openings.
Leading employers for Lawyer roles in South Africa include Dante Personnel, BCL Legal, We Are Legal Revolution, Cora O'Neil Recruitment Agency, Johan Coetzee Incorporated.
Explore 1 472 Lawyer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.