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Salary Guide

Teaching Assistant Salary in South Africa

Based on 128 job listings - 2026

Average salary
R 240 000 - R 420 000
Median salary
R 320 000 - R 368 000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 204K
25th percentileR 240K
MedianR 320K
75th percentileR 420K
90th percentileR 483K

50% of professionals earn between R 240 000 - R 420 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 320 000

Top cities

East London54 job openings

Teaching Assistant

128 job openings

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The average salary for a Teaching Assistant in South Africa is ZAR 240 000 - ZAR 420 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 344 000 per year, based on 128 active job listings.

The cities with the most Teaching Assistant job opportunities in South Africa are East London, Montagu, Cape Town, Western Cape, Rustenburg. East London leads with 54 job openings.

Explore 128 Teaching Assistant job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.