Median salary
$44,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$31.2k – $140.4k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
20%
8 of 40 roles
Live roles
40
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Senior Accountant Expert
Accountant / Auditor
U.S based Accountant (CPA/CA)
Accountant (CPA/CA)
US Tax Accountant
US Accountant
PaleoHacks - Accountant
Senior Accountant (Remote)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
micro1
|
$140,400 | 4 |
|
Cloud Accountant Staffing
|
$32,700 | 2 |
|
JobRack
|
$31,800 | 1 |
|
HireHawk
|
$15,000 | 1 |
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How much do Accountant roles in South Africa pay?
The median salary for Accountant roles in South Africa is $44,000 per year. Most pay falls between $31,200 (25th percentile) and $140,400 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $25,080 to $150,696.
These figures are computed live from 40 active Accountant roles in South Africa on JobsRadar, of which 8 (20%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Accountant roles in South Africa include micro1, Cloud Accountant Staffing, JobRack and HireHawk.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Accountant salary in South Africa?
- The median is $44,000 per year, with most pay between $31,200 and $140,400 (25th–75th percentile), based on 8 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Accountant salary range in South Africa?
- Pay ranges from about $25,080 to $150,696 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $44,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.