Average salary
R 16 500 - R 18 250
Median salary
R 16 500 - R 18 250
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentileR 11K
25th percentileR 14K
MedianR 17K
75th percentileR 18K
90th percentileR 21K
50% of professionals earn between R 13 750 - R 18 250 ZAR
The median salary is R 16 500
Top cities
Cape Town355 job openings
Stellenbosch109 job openings
Johannesburg64 job openings
Franschhoek62 job openings
Durban60 job openings
Workfromhome53 job openings
George35 job openings
Rustenburg35 job openings
Centurion33 job openings
Western Cape33 job openings
Pretoria27 job openings
Za26 job openings
East London20 job openings
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The average salary for a Pastry Chef in South Africa is ZAR 16 500 - ZAR 18 250 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 17 375 per year, based on 1 249 active job listings.
The cities with the most Pastry Chef job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Johannesburg, Franschhoek, Durban. Cape Town leads with 355 job openings.
Explore 1 249 Pastry Chef job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.