Talent.com

Copywriter: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026

Find out what the average Copywriter salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Copywriter make in South Africa?
R 300 000/ Annual
Based on 758 salaries
The average Copywriter in South Africa is R 300 000 per year or R 154 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 288 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 372 000 per year.
MedianR 300 000
chart
LowR 288 000
HighR 372 000
Active jobs with salaries

Junior Content Editor Yuppiechef

Mr Price GroupCape Town, ZA

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring our online shopping experience is easy, inspiring, and accurate.Under the guidance of our senior editors and copywriters, you’ll help bring the Yuppiechef brand...Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Copywriter

Salt South AfricaCape Town, ZA

Write engaging short‑ and long‑form copy across CRM, campaigns, landing pages, social, web, banners and promotional content.Translate briefs into clear, on‑brand, commercially effective messaging t...Show more

 • Promoted

Ecommerce Copywriter- Cape Union Mart

Cape Union MartCape Town, ZA

We’re looking for a detail-driven and commercially minded eCommerce Copywriter to join our team.In this role, you’ll take ownership of product data quality and on-site content, ensuring copy is acc...Show more

 • Promoted

Copywriter - REMOTE - SR008

PearlCape Town, Western Cape, ZA
Remote
Quick Apply

Independent Contractor, Full Time.US Time Zone (candidate expected to be flexible with the client's preference).Philippines, LATAM, South Africa, Kenya, and other remote regions with excellent Engl...Show more