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Information Technology (IT) Assistant

Average Information Technology (IT) Assistant Salary in South Africa

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R87,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 2k
MEDIAN
ZAR 87k
90%
ZAR 238k

The average salary for an Information Technology (IT) Assistant is R87,000 in 2025

Base Salary
R2k - R238k
Bonus
R0 - R5k
Total Pay
R2k - R235k
Based on 12 salary profiles (last updated Jul 13 2023)
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Common Health Benefits for a Information Technology (IT) Assistant

Medical
43%
None
57%

Gender Breakdown for Information Technology (IT) Assistants

Male
83.3%
Female
16.7%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Information Technology (IT) Assistants

What is the highest pay for Information Technology (IT) Assistants in Johannesburg?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Information Technology (IT) Assistant in Johannesburg is ZAR 238k / year

What is the lowest pay for Information Technology (IT) Assistants in Johannesburg?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Information Technology (IT) Assistant in Johannesburg is ZAR 2k / year

How can Information Technology (IT) Assistants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Information Technology (IT) Assistant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Information Technology (IT) Assistant that oversees more junior Information Technology (IT) Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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