Top 10 highest paying jobs in South Africa

Curated for 2026. These careers rank highest by senior monthly salary and link straight into detailed salary guides.

1. #1

   Commercial Pilot

   Engineering · Senior 9/10

   R35 000 to R160 000 /mo
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2. #2

   Medical Doctor

   Healthcare · Senior 10/10

   R45 000 to R150 000 /mo
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3. #3

   Dentist

   Healthcare · Senior 9/10

   R40 000 to R150 000 /mo
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4. #4

   Mining Engineer

   Engineering · Senior 9/10

   R35 000 to R140 000 /mo
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5. #5

   Chartered Accountant

   Finance · Senior 9/10

   R35 000 to R130 000 /mo
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6. #6

   Lawyer (Attorney)

   Finance · Senior 8/10

   R25 000 to R130 000 /mo
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7. #7

   DevOps Engineer

   Technology · Senior 9/10

   R30 000 to R120 000 /mo
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8. #8

   Investment Analyst

   Finance · Senior 9/10

   R30 000 to R115 000 /mo
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9. #9

   Data Scientist

   Technology · Senior 9/10

   R30 000 to R110 000 /mo
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10. #10

    Electrical Engineer

    Engineering · Senior 8/10

    R28 000 to R105 000 /mo
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