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Artist salary in South Africa

How much does an Artist make in South Africa?

Average base salary

R 12 845

The average salary for a artist is R 12 845 per month in South Africa. 5 salaries reported, updated at 11 March 2026

Highest paying companies for Artist in South Africa

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Ethekwini Municipality
 
R 309 544per year
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Party City Corporation
 
R 92 388per year
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Highest paying cities near South Africa for Artists

  1. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
    R 94 725 per month
  2. Johannesburg, Gauteng
    R 18 307 per month
  3. Cape Town, Western Cape
    R 15 123 per month
  4. Muizenberg, Western Cape
    R 9 000 per month
  5. Pretoria, Gauteng
    R 8 972 per month

Where can an Artist earn more?

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Senior Artist

Job openings
Average R 126 192 per year