Economist: Average Salary in South Africa, 2025
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Salary rate
How much does a Economist make in South Africa?
R 444 036/ Annual
Based on 82 salaries
Based on 82 salaries
The average Economist in South Africa is R 444 036 per year or R 228 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 360 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 9 717 702 per year.
MedianR 444 036

LowR 360 000
HighR 9 717 702
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Senior Software Engineer
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The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfer...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Senior Economist
S&P GlobalSouth Africa About the RoleGrade Level (for internal use) : 09Senior EconomistThe TeamThe Pricing and Purchasing team at S&P Global Market Intelligence delivers vital price, cost and inflation information that h...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
Senior Applied Economist
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Senior Health Economist - (Fixed Term Contract - W
Executive PlacementsJohannesburg, Gauteng To lead economic evaluation research and to lecture in the Masters in Public Health (MPH) Programme and supervise students (Masters and PhD candidates).
Wits School of Public Health, Parktown, Johan...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago