Financial Advisor Salary in South Africa

R 12,520
per month
per year
R 150,200
per year
per month
Commission
R 4,060/month
Commission
R 48,750/year

Financial Advisor Average Salary

The average salary for a Financial Advisor in SA is R 12 520 gross per month (R 150 200 gross per year), which is 47% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Financial Advisor can expect an average starting salary of R 8 400. The highest salaries can exceed R 29 190.
R 8,400
Low
R 12,520
Average salary
R 29,190
High
R 100,800
Low
R 150,200
Average salary
R 350,300
High
Total compensation includes basic salary and commission on every product sold plus incentives and benefits.
R 1,270
R 18,800
R 38,860
Basic SalaryR 8,400 - 29,190
CommissionR 1,270 - 9,670
Total CompensationR 9,670 - 38,860
R 15,200
R 225,600
R 466,300
Basic SalaryR 100,800 - 350,300
CommissionR 15,200 - 116,000
Total CompensationR 116,000 - 466,300

Financial Advisor Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 8,400
Average salary
R 12,520
Senior
R 17,250
High
R 29,190
Low
R 100,800
Average salary
R 150,200
Senior
R 207,000
High
R 350,300
Among Financial Advisors in South Africa, Trainee Financial Advisors or Financial Advisor Assistants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Personal Financial Advisors or Financial Consultants enjoy the highest salaries.

Financial Advisor - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Discovery Financial AdvisorR 14,270/month
+14% 
Personal Financial AdvisorR 13,650/month
+9% 
Old Mutual Financial AdvisorR 13,150/month
+5% 
Liberty Financial AdvisorR 12,270/month
 -2%
Sanlam Financial AdvisorR 11,640/month
 -7%
Financial Advisor AssistantR 10,270/month
 -18%

Financial Advisor - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Financial Advisor with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 120 000 gross per year. An intermediate level Financial Advisor with 4-9 years of experience earns an average base salary of R 150 000, while a Senior Financial Advisor with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 200 000. Financial Advisors with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 250 000 yearly.

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

Late Career▲ +66%
Senior▲ +33%
Average SalaryR 150,200/year
Intermediate Level▼ -0%
Entry Level▼ -20%

Gender Breakdown

Female
34%
Male
66%

Financial Advisor Jobs in South Africa by Location

Financial Advisor - Related Salaries

The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Financial Advisor 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 Advisor

How much does a Financial Advisor make in South Africa?
A Financial Advisor in South Africa earns an average of R 12 520 gross per month, which is about R 150 200 gross per year. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Financial Advisor updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Financial Advisor in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Financial Advisor in South Africa is around R 8 400 gross per month. Trainee Financial Advisors or Financial Advisor Assistants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Financial Advisor in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Financial Advisor in South Africa can reach and exceed R 29 190 gross per month. Personal Financial Advisors or Financial Consultants usually have the highest salaries.
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