🇿🇦 Updated April 18, 2026

Landscape Architect in South Africa

Detailed salary information for Landscape Architect positions in South Africa, including pay in ZAR and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)

568,500 ZAR

Salary in USD / year

$29,997.28

National Percentile

Top 15%

About This Role

Develop and implement urban planning strategies, manage land use, and ensure sustainable city development.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and design urban spaces, parks, and recreational areas.
Consider sustainability and community needs in design.
Collaborate with city planners and architects.

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

2–11 years

Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Full-Time

29%

Part-Time

26%

Temporary

19%

Contract

14%

Intern

12%

Common Qualifications

M.Com

20%

M.Tech

14%

PhD

12%

BCA

12%

MBA

10%

BBA

9%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Landscape Architect title in South Africa often specialize in these roles:

Residential Landscape Designer Urban Planner Environmental Designer

Common Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock Options or Equity Grants

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Childcare Assistance

Legal Assistance

Bonuses and Incentive Programs

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plans

Job Details

Job TitleLandscape Architect

CategoryArchitecture

Country🇿🇦 South Africa

CurrencyZAR

Annual Salary (per year)568,500 ZAR

Annual Salary in USD (per year)$29,997.28

Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary

568,500

Bottom 50% Avg

7,713

Middle 40% Avg

102,537

Top 10% Avg

968,415

Top 1% Avg

3,191,337

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