By Tino MazorodzePresident, Developer
Which jobs in South Africa pay the most salary?
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Landing a high paying job, that's the main goal in our careers right. In this article are 50 jobs from which we calculated an average salary from low, middle and high entry levels.
Top 50 highest paying jobs in South Africa
| Rank & Job Title | Monthly Salary (Avg) | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Neurosurgeon | R4 million | 5/5 |
| #2 Cardiothoracic surgeon | R3 million | 5/5 |
| #9 Chief Executives | R5 million | 3/5 |
| #3 Ship Captain (Specialised Cargo) | R2.5 million | 4/5 |
| #4 Actuarial Scientist | R2 million | 5/5 |
| #5 Mining engineer | R1.8 million | 5/5 |
| #6 Lawyer | R1.5 million | 4/5 |
| #7 Software Architect | R1.2 million | 4/5 |
| #8 Judge | R1 million | 4/5 |
| #1 Pilot | R900 thousand | 5/5 |
| #1 Petroleum Engineer | 1 million | 4/5 |
| #1 Software Engineer | 150 thousand | |
| #1 Dentist | 160 thousand | |
| #1 Managers | 100 thousand |