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 1 299 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in South Africa are Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Sandton. Pretoria leads with 177 job openings.
Leading employers for Lawyer roles in South Africa include BCL Legal, Ergasia Placements, Dante Personnel, The Ideal Crew, Tumaini.
Explore 1 299 Lawyer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.