Photographer

R410,698 (ZAR)/yr

R197.45 (ZAR)/hr

R7,721 (ZAR)/yr

The average photographer gross salary in Cape Town, South Africa is R410,698 or an equivalent hourly rate of R197. This is 8% higher (+R31,491) than the average photographer salary in South Africa. In addition, they earn an average bonus of R7,721. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Cape Town, South Africa. An entry level photographer (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of R302,570. On the other end, a senior level photographer (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of R506,953.

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R476,111 (ZAR)

16 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Photographer will increase 16 % over 5 years.

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Photographer, the majority at 42% with high schools.

Typical Field of Study: Commercial Photography Training

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Cape Town, South Africa

The cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa is 13% more than the average cost of living in South Africa. Cost of living is calculated based on accumulating the cost of food, transportation, health services, rent, utilities, taxes, and miscellaneous.

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Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa. It is the country's oldest city and the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. It is the country's second-largest city, after Johannesburg, and the largest in the Western Cape. The city is part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality. The city is known for its harbour, its natural setting in the Cape Floristic Region, and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point. In 2014, Cape Town was named the best place in the world to...

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Photographs persons, animals, scenery, or commercial products in a studio or at a requested site, using still, video, or digital cameras, color or black and white film, and a variety of photographic accessories. Picks and assembles equipment according to subject materials, anticipated conditions, and knowledge of function and limitations of various types of cameras, lenses, filters, films, and accessories. Sees... people, animals, required subjects, or setting and plans composition, camera position, and camera angle to produce desired effect. Arranges subject materials, poses subjects, or maneuvers into position to take candid photographs. Requires artistic talent, as well as technical knowledge of digital equipment, high-quality printers, and editing software. Read More

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