▼25%
R207,680
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 98k
MEDIAN
ZAR 208k
75%
ZAR 246k
The average salary for an Immigration Officer is R207,680 in 2025
Base Salary
R98k - R246k
Bonus
R0 - R20k
Total Pay
R98k - R266k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Immigration Officers?
▲6%
What Do Immigration Officers Do?
Immigration Officer Tasks
- Check documents and paper to ensure proper documentation.
- Ensure any person denied entry returns or is detained.
- Process and grant or deny visa requests.
- Determine acceptability of visa, travel, asylum and other requests.
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Common Health Benefits for a Immigration Officer
Medical
50%
Dental
50%
Vision
50%
None
50%
Gender Breakdown for Immigration Officers
Male
66.7%
Female
33.3%
This data is based on 3 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Immigration Officers
What is the highest pay for Immigration Officers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Immigration Officer is ZARNaN / year
What is the lowest pay for Immigration Officers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Immigration Officer is ZARNaN / year
How can Immigration Officers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Immigration Officer 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 Immigration Officer that oversees more junior Immigration Officers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.