Average salary
R 360 000 - R 680 000
Median salary
R 520 000 - R 680 000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentileR 288K
25th percentileR 360K
MedianR 520K
75th percentileR 680K
90th percentileR 782K
50% of professionals earn between R 360 000 - R 680 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 520 000
Top cities
Cape Town60 job openings
East London42 job openings
Johannesburg41 job openings
Centurion31 job openings
Pretoria28 job openings
Eastern Cape27 job openings
Stellenbosch27 job openings
Za25 job openings
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The average salary for a Technical Writer in South Africa is ZAR 360 000 - ZAR 680 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 600 000 per year, based on 495 active job listings.
The cities with the most Technical Writer job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, East London, Johannesburg, Centurion, Pretoria. Cape Town leads with 60 job openings.
Explore 495 Technical Writer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.