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Fashion and Apparel Average Salaries in South Africa 2026

How much money does a person working in Fashion and Apparel make in South Africa?


Average Monthly Salary
25,700 ZAR
( 309,000 ZAR yearly)

LOW
9,270
ZAR AVERAGE
25,700
ZAR HIGH
55,600
ZAR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Fashion and Apparel in South Africa typically earns around 25,700 ZAR. Salaries range from 9,270 ZAR (lowest average) to 55,600 ZAR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Fashion and Apparel domain in South Africa exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Fashion and Apparel
Alterations Specialist13,500 ZAR
Barber12,800 ZAR
Bench Jeweler11,000 ZAR
Clothing and Textile Technologist29,300 ZAR
Cosmetology Educator31,800 ZAR
Diamond Setter14,400 ZAR
Diamond Worker17,600 ZAR
Ethical Fashion Advocate26,200 ZAR
Fabric Manager32,700 ZAR
Fashion Appraiser31,500 ZAR
Fashion Content Creator29,700 ZAR
Fashion Design Manager50,100 ZAR
Fashion Designer43,700 ZAR
Fashion Forecaster28,100 ZAR
Fashion Merchandiser20,300 ZAR
Fashion Model28,800 ZAR
Fashion Technologist23,400 ZAR
Freelance Fashion Stylist48,000 ZAR
Garment Technologist28,000 ZAR
Hairstylist14,000 ZAR
Jeweler24,000 ZAR
Jewelry Mold Maker17,900 ZAR
Jewelry Polisher10,600 ZAR
Jewelry Sales20,700 ZAR
Personal Stylist25,600 ZAR
Plating Manager33,800 ZAR
Product Development Manager59,300 ZAR
Sewing Machine Operator9,660 ZAR
Shoe Sales15,300 ZAR
Supply Chain Manager51,200 ZAR
Tailor / Fitter13,100 ZAR
Texture Consultant26,900 ZAR
Trend Forecaster30,200 ZAR
Virtual Stylist25,800 ZAR
Visual Merchandising Coordinator21,200 ZAR
Visual Merchandising Projects Manager44,100 ZAR

Fashion and Apparel Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in South Africa

Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Fashion and Apparel in South Africa range from 9,270 ZAR (starting average salary) to 55,600 ZAR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Fashion and Apparel is 22,800 ZAR, implying that half of the workforce in South Africa earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Fashion and Apparel in South Africa earn less than 17,500 ZAR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 28,100 ZAR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Fashion and Apparel in South Africa. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 12,700 ZAR to 22,700 ZAR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 12,700 ZAR mark, while 10% ranged from 22,700 ZAR to 27,200 ZAR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 27,200 ZAR or higher.