How much does a Risk Analyst earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Risk Analyst in South Africa ranges from ZAR 700 000 to ZAR 750 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 818 job listings

Salary Guide

Risk Analyst Salary in South Africa

Based on 818 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 700 000 - R 750 000

Median salary

R 700 000 - R 750 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 32K

25th percentileR 40K

MedianR 700K

75th percentileR 750K

90th percentileR 863K

50% of professionals earn between R 40 000 - R 750 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 700 000

Top cities

Johannesburg252 job openings

Cape Town167 job openings

Sandton57 job openings

Randburg36 job openings

Pretoria33 job openings

Durban25 job openings

Top companies hiring

Tumaini18

Wesbank11

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent9

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Risk Analyst

818 job openings

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The average salary for a Risk Analyst in South Africa is ZAR 700 000 - ZAR 750 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 725 000 per year, based on 818 active job listings.

The cities with the most Risk Analyst job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Sandton, Randburg, Pretoria. Johannesburg leads with 252 job openings.

Leading employers for Risk Analyst roles in South Africa include Tumaini, Wesbank, Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent, DigiCert, FNB Namibia.

Explore 818 Risk Analyst job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.