Average salary
R 160 000 - R 520 000
Median salary
R 340 000 - R 391 000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentileR 136K
25th percentileR 160K
MedianR 340K
75th percentileR 520K
90th percentileR 598K
50% of professionals earn between R 160 000 - R 520 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 340 000
Top cities
Cape Town34 job openings
Vereeniging29 job openings
Johannesburg24 job openings
Durban23 job openings
Pietermaritzburg23 job openings
Bloemfontein20 job openings
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The average salary for a Photographer in South Africa is ZAR 160 000 - ZAR 520 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 365 500 per year, based on 331 active job listings.
The cities with the most Photographer job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Vereeniging, Johannesburg, Durban, Pietermaritzburg. Cape Town leads with 34 job openings.
Explore 331 Photographer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.