How much does a Ship Captain earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Ship Captain in South Africa ranges from ZAR 400 000 to ZAR 900 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1 job listings

How much does a Ship Captain earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Ship Captain in South Africa is ZAR 650 000 - ZAR 747 500 per year.

Salary Guide

Ship Captain Salary in South Africa

Based on 1 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 400 000 - R 900 000

Median salary

R 650 000 - R 747 500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 340K

25th percentileR 400K

MedianR 650K

75th percentileR 900K

90th percentileR 1M

50% of professionals earn between R 400 000 - R 900 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 650 000

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Ship Captain

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The average salary for a Ship Captain in South Africa is ZAR 400 000 - ZAR 900 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 698 750 per year, based on 1 active job listings.

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