Architect Salary in South Africa
R 428,400
per year
per month
R 35,700
per month
per year
Bonus
R 24,300/year
Bonus
R 2,030/month
Architect Average Salary
The average salary for an Architect in SA is R 428 400 gross per year (R 35 700 gross per month), which is 52% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: an Architect can expect an average starting salary of R 231 000. The highest salaries can exceed R 981 400.
Salary Range: an Architect can expect an average starting salary of R 231 000. The highest salaries can exceed R 981 400.
R 231,000
Low
R 428,400
Average salary
R 981,400
High
R 19,250
Low
R 35,700
Average salary
R 81,780
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
R 8,100 R 511,800 R 1,031,600 | ||
| Basic Salary | R 231,000 - 981,400 | |
| Bonus | R 8,100 - 50,200 | |
| Total Compensation | R 239,100 - 1,031,600 |
R 680 R 42,640 R 85,960 | ||
| Basic Salary | R 19,250 - 81,780 | |
| Bonus | R 680 - 4,180 | |
| Total Compensation | R 19,930 - 85,960 |
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Architecture Salary Range - South Africa
Among Architects in South Africa, Junior Architects tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Architects or Project Architects enjoy the highest salaries.
Architecture - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Architect | R 523K/year | +22% |
| Junior Architect | R 253K/year | -41% |
Architect - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Architect with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 250 000 gross per year. A Professional Architect with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 380 000, while an experienced Architect with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 520 000. Architects with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 600 000 yearly.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Architect in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +40% |
| Experienced | ▲ +21% |
| Average Salary | R 428,400/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -11% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -42% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
39%
39%
Male
61%
61%
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Architect - Related Salaries
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