Financial Accountant Salary in South Africa

R 28,448
per month
per year
R 341,400
per year
per month

Financial Accountant Average Salary

The average salary for a Financial Accountant in SA is R 28 448 gross per month (R 341 400 gross per year), which is 21% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Financial Accountant can expect an average starting salary of R 13 945. The highest salaries can exceed R 47 600.
R 13,945
Low
R 28,448
Average salary
R 47,600
High
R 167,300
Low
R 341,400
Average salary
R 571,200
High

Financial Accountant Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 13,945
Average salary
R 28,448
Senior
R 39,155
High
R 47,600
Low
R 167,300
Average salary
R 341,400
Senior
R 469,900
High
R 571,200
Among Financial Accountants in South Africa, Junior Financial Accountants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and highly skilled professionals like Technical Financial Accountants or Senior Financial Accountants enjoy the highest salaries.

Financial Accountant - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Financial AccountantR 39,260/month
+38% 
Junior Financial AccountantR 16,220/month
 -43%

Financial Accountant - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Financial Accountant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 190 000 gross per year. An intermediate level Financial Accountant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 320 000, while a Senior Financial Accountant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 460 000. Financial Accountants with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 550 000 yearly.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Financial Accountant in SA

Late Career▲ +61%
Senior▲ +35%
Average SalaryR 341,400/year
Intermediate Level▼ -6%
Entry Level▼ -44%

Gender Breakdown

Female
31%
Male
69%

Financial Accountant Jobs in South Africa by Location

Financial Accountant - Related Salaries

The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Financial Accountant job vacancies published on Jobted South Africa in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Financial Accountant

How much does a Financial Accountant make in South Africa?
A Financial Accountant in South Africa earns an average of R 28 448 gross per month, which is about R 341 400 gross per year. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Financial Accountant updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Financial Accountant in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Financial Accountant in South Africa is around R 13 945 gross per month. Junior Financial Accountants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Financial Accountant in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Financial Accountant in South Africa can reach and exceed R 47 600 gross per month. Technical Financial Accountants or Senior Financial Accountants usually have the highest salaries.
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