Average salary
R 29 465 - R 31 698
Median salary
R 29 465 - R 31 698
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentileR 22K
25th percentileR 27K
MedianR 29K
75th percentileR 32K
90th percentileR 36K
50% of professionals earn between R 27 233 - R 31 698 ZAR
The median salary is R 29 465
Top cities
Cape Town172 job openings
Johannesburg85 job openings
Workfromhome76 job openings
East London71 job openings
Stellenbosch65 job openings
Pretoria60 job openings
Durban59 job openings
Centurion56 job openings
Gauteng39 job openings
Eastern Cape32 job openings
Rustenburg29 job openings
Za25 job openings
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The average salary for a Social Worker in South Africa is ZAR 29 465 - ZAR 31 698 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 30 582 per year, based on 1 252 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Workfromhome, East London, Stellenbosch. Cape Town leads with 172 job openings.
Explore 1 252 Social Worker job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.