Average salary
R 168 000 - R 280 000
Median salary
R 220 000 - R 280 000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentileR 134K
25th percentileR 168K
MedianR 220K
75th percentileR 280K
90th percentileR 322K
50% of professionals earn between R 168 000 - R 280 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 220 000
Top cities
Cape Town1 297 job openings
Johannesburg483 job openings
Pretoria297 job openings
Durban292 job openings
Workfromhome271 job openings
Stellenbosch221 job openings
Gauteng211 job openings
East London194 job openings
Centurion186 job openings
Za173 job openings
Eastern Cape134 job openings
Western Cape124 job openings
Sandton73 job openings
Bloemfontein71 job openings
Pietermaritzburg45 job openings
Paarl40 job openings
Kwazulu-Natal34 job openings
Benoni33 job openings
Randburg32 job openings
Polokwane31 job openings
Franschhoek29 job openings
Rustenburg29 job openings
Ballito28 job openings
Richards28 job openings
Related professions
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ZAR 160 100 - 230 500-13%
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The average salary for a Receptionist in South Africa is ZAR 168 000 - ZAR 280 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 250 000 per year, based on 6 559 active job listings.
The cities with the most Receptionist job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Workfromhome. Cape Town leads with 1 297 job openings.
Explore 6 559 Receptionist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.