How much does a Risk Analyst earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Risk Analyst in South Africa ranges from ZAR 250 000 to ZAR 550 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1 177 job listings

How much does a Risk Analyst earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Risk Analyst in South Africa is ZAR 380 000 - ZAR 550 000 per year.

Salary Guide

Risk Analyst Salary in South Africa

Based on 1 177 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 250 000 - R 550 000

Median salary

R 380 000 - R 550 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 200K

25th percentileR 250K

MedianR 380K

75th percentileR 550K

90th percentileR 633K

50% of professionals earn between R 250 000 - R 550 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 380 000

Top cities

Johannesburg309 job openings

Cape Town196 job openings

Sandton73 job openings

Durban61 job openings

Centurion52 job openings

Pretoria42 job openings

Randburg25 job openings

Klerksdorp23 job openings

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Risk Analyst

1 177 job openings

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The average salary for a Risk Analyst in South Africa is ZAR 250 000 - ZAR 550 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 465 000 per year, based on 1 177 active job listings.

The cities with the most Risk Analyst job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Sandton, Durban, Centurion. Johannesburg leads with 309 job openings.

Explore 1 177 Risk Analyst job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.