R196,286
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 94k
MEDIAN
ZAR 196k
90%
ZAR 393k
The average salary for an Archivist is R196,286
Base Salary
R94k - R393k
Bonus
R5k - R24k
Total Pay
R84k - R536k
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What Do Archivists Do?
Archivist Tasks
- Develop tools and workflows to collect, add metadata, and present artifacts, collections, and associated information.
- Develop content for public-facing websites.
- Create and display exhibits virtually and in situ, ensuring educational merit and safety of artifacts.
- Audit and conduct quality assurance of collections, including preservation and storage best practices.
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Gender Breakdown
Male
55.6%
Female
44.4%
This data is based on 9 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
20%
None