Entry-level Architect salary in South Africa
What first-year architects actually earn in South Africa, the path from entry to mid-level, and the hourly rate behind those monthly numbers.
Starting pay
R22 000/mo
After 1–2 years
R38 000/mo
Hourly rate
R127–R220/hr
What you'll earn as a junior architect
- • Most first-year architects start between R22 000 and R38 000 per month.
- • That works out to roughly R127–R220 per hour on a 40-hour week.
- • Education path: BAS / MArch + SACAP professional registration.
- • Typical experience needed at entry: Candidate registration.
- • Within 3–5 years, mid-level pay rises to around R58 000/month.
From entry to mid-level
Within 3–5 years, mid-level architect pay rises to around R58 000/month - a 164% increase over your starting salary.
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