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Counseling Salaries in South Africa

Explore comprehensive salary data, career paths, and job opportunities in the counseling sector across South Africa based on real-time market data.

Avg Category Salary / year
423,204 ZAR
Highest Salary / year
638,700 ZAR
Entry Level / year
158,700 ZAR

Job Roles & Compensation

Job TitleSalary / year (ZAR)Salary / year (USD)National Tier
Psychologist 638,700 ZAR $33,701.43 Top 10%
Director of Rehabilitation Services 585,900 ZAR $30,915.4 Top 10%
Youth Development Manager 576,500 ZAR $30,419.41 Middle 40%
Guidance Director 533,100 ZAR $28,129.38 Middle 40%
Adoption Services Director 528,500 ZAR $27,886.65 Middle 40%
Mental Health Counselor 504,400 ZAR $26,615 Middle 40%
Family Support Specialist 493,000 ZAR $26,013.47 Middle 40%
Supervising Counselor 483,400 ZAR $25,506.92 Middle 40%
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 472,100 ZAR $24,910.67 Middle 40%
Youth Care Counselor 471,700 ZAR $24,889.56 Middle 40%
Mental Health Therapist 466,900 ZAR $24,636.29 Middle 40%
Guidance Counselor 455,400 ZAR $24,029.48 Middle 40%
Consultant 451,000 ZAR $23,797.32 Middle 40%
Employment Counselor 447,300 ZAR $23,602.08 Middle 40%
Career Counselor 444,300 ZAR $23,443.79 Middle 40%
Alcohol and Drug Counselor 404,600 ZAR $21,348.99 Middle 40%
Disability Consultant 384,200 ZAR $20,272.57 Middle 40%
Family Services Specialist 349,300 ZAR $18,431.05 Middle 40%
Family Advocate 317,700 ZAR $16,763.65 Middle 40%
Youth Care Specialist 286,400 ZAR $15,112.09 Middle 40%
Programs Coordinator 263,100 ZAR $13,882.65 Middle 40%
Youth Advocate 259,100 ZAR $13,671.58 Middle 40%
Assistant Instructor 181,600 ZAR $9,582.25 Middle 40%
Family Youth Worker 158,700 ZAR $8,373.91 Middle 40%

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