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Chief Accountant

Average Chief Accountant with Financial Reporting Skills Salary in South Africa

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R617,726
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 432.53
MEDIAN
ZAR 618k
90%
ZAR 1m

The average salary for a Chief Accountant is R617,726 in 2025

Base Salary
R433 - R1m
Bonus
R34k - R194k
Total Pay
R143k - R1m
Based on 11 salary profiles (last updated Feb 28 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Chief Accountant

Medical
67%
Dental
33%
Vision
22%
None
33%

Gender Breakdown for Chief Accountants

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%
This data is based on 8 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Chief Accountants

What is the highest pay for Chief Accountants?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Chief Accountant is ZAR 1m / year

What is the lowest pay for Chief Accountants?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Chief Accountant is ZAR 432.53 / year

How can Chief Accountants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Chief Accountant 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 a Chief Accountant that oversees more junior Chief Accountants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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