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Import and Export Average Salaries in South Africa 2026

How much money does a person working in Import and Export make in South Africa?


Average Monthly Salary
28,500 ZAR
( 342,000 ZAR yearly)

LOW
10,200
ZAR AVERAGE
28,500
ZAR HIGH
48,700
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 Import and Export in South Africa typically earns around 28,500 ZAR. Salaries range from 10,200 ZAR (lowest average) to 48,700 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 Import and Export 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
Import and Export
Cross Border E-commerce Manager46,900 ZAR
Cross Border Logistics Coordinator32,300 ZAR
Customs Compliance Analyst29,200 ZAR
Customs Controller21,700 ZAR
Digital Trade Analyst30,400 ZAR
Expeditor19,100 ZAR
Export Administrator28,100 ZAR
Export Control Specialist25,300 ZAR
Export Controller20,000 ZAR
Export Executive 28,700 ZAR
Export Logistics Manager44,000 ZAR
Export Logistics Specialist29,700 ZAR
Export Services Manager42,600 ZAR
Export Specialist 24,000 ZAR
Export Supervisor28,800 ZAR
Exports Sales Manager49,500 ZAR
Foreign Trade Policy Analyst33,600 ZAR
Freight Forwarder11,600 ZAR
Global Forwarding Agent24,400 ZAR
Global Supply Chain Analyst36,600 ZAR
Global Trade Consultant38,100 ZAR
Global Trade Marketing Manager37,100 ZAR
Immigration and Customs Inspector16,700 ZAR
Import and Export Clerk10,500 ZAR
Import and Export Consultant39,200 ZAR
Import and Export Manager48,800 ZAR
Import and Procurement Manager48,900 ZAR
Import Coordinator16,300 ZAR
Import Customs Specialist19,900 ZAR
Import Logistics Specialist23,200 ZAR
Importation Supervisor32,700 ZAR
Inspector17,900 ZAR
International Business Development Manager48,900 ZAR
International Freight Forwarder25,200 ZAR
International Trade Compliance Auditor29,800 ZAR
International Trade Compliance Specialist31,900 ZAR
International Trade Consultant32,100 ZAR
Logistic Executive23,900 ZAR
Logistician12,500 ZAR
Logistics Administrator25,400 ZAR
Logistics Analyst26,300 ZAR
Logistics Specialist23,700 ZAR
Marine Cargo Inspector15,000 ZAR
Shipping Officer11,500 ZAR
Supply Chain Risk Analyst34,600 ZAR
Sustainable Trade Specialist36,000 ZAR
Trade Compliance Manager44,200 ZAR
Trade Data Analyst36,300 ZAR
Trade Finance Specialist38,300 ZAR
Trade Policy Researcher27,600 ZAR

Import and Export 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 Import and Export in South Africa range from 10,200 ZAR (starting average salary) to 48,700 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 Import and Export is 26,800 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 Import and Export in South Africa earn less than 20,500 ZAR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 31,700 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 Import and Export in South Africa. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 13,800 ZAR to 22,600 ZAR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 13,800 ZAR mark, while 10% ranged from 22,600 ZAR to 26,600 ZAR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 26,600 ZAR or higher.