Average salary
R 240 000 - R 520 000
Median salary
R 380 000 - R 437 000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentileR 204K
25th percentileR 240K
MedianR 380K
75th percentileR 520K
90th percentileR 598K
50% of professionals earn between R 240 000 - R 520 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 380 000
Top cities
Workfromhome134 job openings
Cape Town33 job openings
Johannesburg28 job openings
Stellenbosch25 job openings
East London24 job openings
Durban23 job openings
Pretoria21 job openings
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The average salary for a Translator in South Africa is ZAR 240 000 - ZAR 520 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 408 500 per year, based on 436 active job listings.
The cities with the most Translator job opportunities in South Africa are Workfromhome, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Stellenbosch, East London. Workfromhome leads with 134 job openings.
Explore 436 Translator job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.