How much does a Ship Captain earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Ship Captain in South Africa ranges from ZAR 362 200 to ZAR 521 300 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Ship Captain in South Africa is ZAR 402 000 - ZAR 481 550 per year.

Ship Captain Salary in South Africa

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

R 362 200 - R 521 300

Median salary

R 402 000 - R 481 550

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentileR 309K

25th percentileR 362K

MedianR 429K

75th percentileR 521K

90th percentileR 610K

50% of professionals earn between R 362 200 - R 521 300 ZAR

The median salary is R 428 500

ZAR 180 000 - 360 000-39%

ZAR 144 000 - 240 000-57%

ZAR 480 000 - 880 000+54%

ZAR 480 000 - 1 400 000+113%

ZAR 350 000 - 680 000+17%

ZAR 400 000 - 850 000+41%

ZAR 1 021 845 - 1 045 705+134%

ZAR 250 000 - 480 000-17%

ZAR 362 200 - 521 3000%

ZAR 720 000 - 1 600 000+163%

Ship Captain

Ship Captain - South Africa 2026: ZAR 362 200 - ZAR 521 300. ZAR 441 775 (median).