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Receptionist salary in South Africa

How much does a Receptionist make in South Africa?

Average base salary

R 8 019

The average salary for a receptionist is R 8 019 per month in South Africa. 761 salaries reported, updated at 15 June 2026

Receptionist job openings in South Africa

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ELS Receptionist
Inspired Schools2.9out of 5 stars.
Pretoria, Gauteng
Full-time
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Receptionist in South Africa

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Digital planet
 
R 454 194per year
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THE BUILDING COMPANY
 
R 450 000per year
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Chris Hani Baragwanath Academi...
 
R 360 000per year
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Webuycars
 
R 312 000per year
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Marriott International
 
R 300 000per year
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University of the Free State
 
R 281 672per year
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Highest paying cities near South Africa for Receptionists

  1. Sandton, Gauteng
    R 8 731 per month
  2. Kempton Park, Gauteng
    R 8 299 per month
  3. Johannesburg, Gauteng
    R 8 284 per month
  4. Randburg, Gauteng
    R 8 261 per month
  5. Cape Town, Western Cape
    R 8 196 per month

Where can a Receptionist earn more?

Compare salaries for Receptionists in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Receptionist get paid in South Africa?

Entry Level Receptionist

Job openings
Average R 10 064 per month

Junior Receptionist

Job openings
Average R 6 266 per month

Senior Receptionist

Job openings
Average R 7 286 per month