▼46%
R155,396
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 79k
MEDIAN
ZAR 155k
90%
ZAR 268k
The average salary for an Administrative Clerk is R155,396 in 2025
Base Salary
R79k - R268k
Bonus
R3k - R31k
Total Pay
R83k - R302k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Administrative Clerks?
What Do Administrative Clerks Do?
Administrative Clerk Tasks
- Answer phones and takes messages.
- Conduct information retrieval and data entry via the computer.
- Type correspondence, reports, and other materials.
- Compile, organize, and maintain records of business transactions.
- Maintain moderately complex indexes and files.
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Common Health Benefits for a Administrative Clerk
Medical
20%
Dental
5%
Vision
5%
None
80%
Gender Breakdown for Administrative Clerks
Female
83.3%
Male
16.7%
This data is based on 18 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Administrative Clerks
What is the highest pay for Administrative Clerks?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Administrative Clerk is ZAR 268k / year
What is the lowest pay for Administrative Clerks?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Administrative Clerk is ZAR 79k / year
How can Administrative Clerks increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Administrative Clerk is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Administrative Clerk that oversees more junior Administrative Clerks, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.