How much does a Truck Driver earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Truck Driver in South Africa ranges from ZAR 89 450 to ZAR 123 425 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 726 job listings

Salary Guide

Truck Driver Salary in South Africa

Based on 726 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 89 450 - R 123 425

Median salary

R 89 450 - R 123 425

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 44K

25th percentileR 55K

MedianR 89K

75th percentileR 123K

90th percentileR 142K

50% of professionals earn between R 55 475 - R 123 425 ZAR

The median salary is R 89 450

Top cities

Johannesburg68 job openings

Cape Town60 job openings

Durban26 job openings

Pretoria25 job openings

Midrand22 job openings

Polokwane22 job openings

Mtubatuba Local20 job openings

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Truck Driver

726 job openings

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The average salary for a Truck Driver in South Africa is ZAR 89 450 - ZAR 123 425 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 106 438 per year, based on 726 active job listings.

The cities with the most Truck Driver job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Midrand. Johannesburg leads with 68 job openings.

Explore 726 Truck Driver job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.