{"id":144955,"date":"2023-03-14T17:40:49","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T12:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/?p=144955"},"modified":"2025-12-23T19:40:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:10:14","slug":"do-lawyers-earn-more-than-accountants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/do-lawyers-earn-more-than-accountants","title":{"rendered":"Do lawyers earn more than accountants?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering what to do with the rest of your life, and looking at salaries to try to decide whether to become a lawyer or an accountant? Want to know do lawyers earn more than accountants?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can earn fabulous salaries \u2013 or humdrum ones \u2013 in both professions. Neither is a given; it all depends on how you choose to shape your career. So let\u2019s work through the options.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d57569acce\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d57569acce\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/do-lawyers-earn-more-than-accountants\/#What_do_lawyers_and_accountants_do\" >What do lawyers and accountants do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/do-lawyers-earn-more-than-accountants\/#Legal_practitioner_jobs_usually_require\" >Legal practitioner jobs usually require:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/do-lawyers-earn-more-than-accountants\/#The_skills_lawyers_and_accountants_need\" >The skills lawyers and accountants need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/do-lawyers-earn-more-than-accountants\/#The_educational_credentials_you_must_have\" >The educational credentials you must have&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/do-lawyers-earn-more-than-accountants\/#Bachelor_of_Laws_careers\" >Bachelor of Laws careers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/do-lawyers-earn-more-than-accountants\/#Accounting_science_careers\" >Accounting science careers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/do-lawyers-earn-more-than-accountants\/#What_you_are_likely_to_get_from_your_law_degree\" >What you are likely to get from your law degree<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/do-lawyers-earn-more-than-accountants\/#What_you_are_likely_to_get_from_accounting_science\" >What you are likely to get from accounting science<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/do-lawyers-earn-more-than-accountants\/#Explore_Our_Other_Programmes\" >Explore Our Other Programmes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/do-lawyers-earn-more-than-accountants\/#What_matters_more_%E2%80%93_money_or_a_fulfilling_career\" >What matters more \u2013 money, or a fulfilling career?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/do-lawyers-earn-more-than-accountants\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_lawyers_and_accountants_do\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.regenesys.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What do lawyers and accountants do?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lawyers may support clients in distress, fighting for justice for them, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 if they go the corporate route \u2013 ensure that their organisations are legally compliant, that their contracting is watertight, and litigate on behalf of or defend their organisations. Others might concentrate solely on ensuring individuals\u2019 contracts \u2013 from rentals to house purchases \u2013 are sound, while those involved in mergers and acquisitions play a high-stakes game, ensuring that the entities they represent are protected from risk. These lawyers work closely with accountants, tax specialists and other professionals to close deals. And yet other legal practitioners might choose to work in the justice system as prosecutors, magistrates or judges.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.regenesys.net\/rls-bachelor-of-laws-llb?utm_source=llb_blog&amp;utm_medium=llb_banner&amp;utm_campaign=study_llb_online&amp;utm_content=do-lawyers-earn-more-than-accountants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LLB-1-webp-1.webp\" alt=\"LLB in South Africa\" class=\"wp-image-175959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LLB-1-webp-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LLB-1-webp-1-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LLB-1-webp-1-150x78.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LLB-1-webp-1-768x401.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_practitioner_jobs_usually_require\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.regenesys.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Legal practitioner jobs usually require<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investigating and analysing cases;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presenting facts and figures verbally and in writing;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arguing cases;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advising clients; and<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Representing clients in legal proceedings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The areas of law they can specialise in include environmental, tax, intellectual property, family, securities, commercial, labour, maritime, and criminal law.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While accountants also help ensure individuals and organisations comply with regulations, they keep a finger on corporate clients\u2019 financial pulse, ensuring accurate financial records are properly kept, analysed to identify trends and support critical decision-making, and reported on regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their jobs usually include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying out <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">financial audits;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing financial statements and reconciling bank statements;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing budgets;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making recommendations to improve business performance; and<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing advice on investment, tax and other financial matters.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may specialise in tax, forensic or management accounting, auditing or investment advice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_skills_lawyers_and_accountants_need\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.regenesys.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The skills lawyers and accountants need<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a great deal of overlap in the skills, habits and attributes you need in in both jobs. Both lawyers and accountants need excellent communication skills, business and financial acumen, to be detail-oriented and accurate, practise excellent time management, to stay up to date with legislation and current affairs, able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and have unquestionable integrity,<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, lawyers must be analytical and critical thinkers, able to solve problems, and have negotiation skills, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and research skills. Accountants must be analytical, have good maths skills, and excellent computer skills.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Get your LLB Degree from Regenesys Law School.\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TRoczsOaS1w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_educational_credentials_you_must_have\"><\/span><b>The educational credentials you must have&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even some of the knowledge both kinds of professionals need overlaps. However, the qualifications they require are quite different.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lawyers<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> need at least a four-year <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.regenesys.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Laws degree<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and to pass a series of professional exams to be admitted as legal practitioners. Their studies usually cover law relating to property, persons, family, the constitution, contract, succession, intellectual property, tax, labour, evidence, delict, business entities, administration, and civil and criminal law and procedure. They must also study ethics, jurisprudence, legal interpretation, and the Bill of Rights, and may choose to study specialised fields such as international law, environmental law, deceased estates, medical law, insurance law, or cyberlaw. They will also be expected to study business management, research methodology and accounting for legal practices.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accountants,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who require a Bachelor of Accounting Science degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting \u2013 so also at least four years\u2019 study \u2013 must also pass a series of professional assessments to be recognised as accounting practitioners. Their programmes should include financial, cost, and management accounting; auditing; taxation; risk and financial management; and corporate governance. These should be supported by courses in economics, business management, commercial and company law, maths, and statistical analysis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bachelor_of_Laws_careers\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.regenesys.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Laws careers<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have completed professional exams and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bachelor_of_Laws\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><b>Bachelor of Laws<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, careers you can consider include:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate lawyer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State counsel<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conveyancer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advocate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prosecutor<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magistrate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Judge<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could set up or join a practice specialising in resolving medical malpractice, family disputes, criminal defence, human rights law, environmental law, or tax law, to name a few possibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A remarkable number of lawyers have gone on to become presidents or prime ministers of their countries. More than half of US\u2019s presidents were lawyers prior to their appointment as statesman in chief. Elsewhere, think of Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Xi Jinping, Tony Blair, Julia Gillard \u2026 it has been said that lawyers rule the world!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accounting_science_careers\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/bachelor-of-accounting-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accounting science careers<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/bachelor-of-accounting-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Accounting Science<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does not restrict you to being an accountant. Like law practitioners, you can run your own business, join a company, or join a partnership.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a corporate setting, you might consider being a&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bookkeeper<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial manager<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial controller<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investment advisor<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auditor<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actuary<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chief financial officer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investment banker<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could also practice on your own or in a partnership as an accountant, independent auditor, chartered accountant, or financial advisor, among other things.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And having learnt a great deal about doing business during your studies, there is also potential to become an entrepreneur, starting up businesses, turning them around, and leading them. Did you know that a fifth of the chief executives of FTSE 100-listed companies are accountants (Fino, 2018)? So though you are not as likely, as an accountant, to become a world leader, you can develop the skills to lead the corporate world.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.regenesys.net\/rls-bachelor-of-laws-llb?utm_source=llb_blog&amp;utm_medium=llb_banner&amp;utm_campaign=study_llb_online1&amp;utm_content=do-lawyers-earn-more-than-accountants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner_02-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bachelor of Laws\" class=\"wp-image-144959\" title=\"Decided? Enrol to start your dream career with a Regenesys Business School degree\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner_02-4-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner_02-4-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner_02-4-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_are_likely_to_get_from_your_law_degree\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.regenesys.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What you are likely to get from your law degree<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Law is an excellent choice if you are public-spirited, as your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.regenesys.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">law degree<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will allow you to contribute to society. Once qualified you can work independently, enjoying the freedom and flexibility that comes with running your own show. Or you could join a partnership, work for government, or become a corporate lawyer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">candidate attorneys\u2019 pay is low during their two years of articles (Van der Merwe, 2022), income varies depending on whether you are in training, the nature and size of the organisation you work for, and whether you are self-employed. Freshly qualified lawyers can earn R500,000 to R700,000 a year in formal employment (Robert Walters, 2022). While pay for those who are self-employed is not defined, here are current pay ranges for law practitioners in a variety of posts:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Position<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td colspan=\"5\"><b>Legal Posts \u2013 Annual Salary Range \u2019000<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>US<\/b>\n<p><b>(US $)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td><b>UK<\/b>\n<p><b>(\u00a3)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td><b>Australia<\/b>\n<p><b>(AU $)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td><b>South Africa<\/b>\n<p><b>(R)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>India<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>(<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9<\/span><b>)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"6\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Government<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; Prosecutor<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51-151<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">49-69<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55-161<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">121-894<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0-613<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; Magistrate<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45-205<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">324<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">425-1,300<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,060-1,875<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; Judge<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">169-286<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90-270<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">324-528<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">270-2,983<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,882-2,896<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"6\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>In-house counsel<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; Legal counsel<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77-207<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41-100<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74-179<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400-1,400<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">425-3,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; General counsel<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">105-310<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75-207<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">118-304<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1000-3,500<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,000-15,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"6\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Private practice<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; Associate<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56-139<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35-105<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62-139<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">650-850<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">232-2,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; Senior associate<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">58-185<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31-123<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62-139<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">850-1,400<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">196-4,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; Partner<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">125-419<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47-149<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">109-310<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,400-3,500<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">411-9,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Robert Walters, 2022; PayScale, 2023; Department of Justice, 2022)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.regenesys.net\/rls-bachelor-of-laws-llb?utm_source=llb_blog&amp;utm_medium=llb_banner&amp;utm_campaign=study_llb_online1&amp;utm_content=do-lawyers-earn-more-than-accountants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LLB-2-webp-1-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"LLB in South Africa\" class=\"wp-image-175961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LLB-2-webp-1-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LLB-2-webp-1-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LLB-2-webp-1-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LLB-2-webp-1-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LLB-2-webp-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_are_likely_to_get_from_accounting_science\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/bachelor-of-accounting-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What you are likely to get from accounting science<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While accountants can\u2019t change the world in the way that lawyers can, there\u2019s still a feel-good factor in helping people and organisations arrange their finances more efficiently.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with trainee lawyers, trainee accountants are not well paid. But this changes as you gain professional credentials and experience. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, income for the self-employed is not defined; nonetheless, here are current salary ranges for a variety of accounting posts:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Position<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td colspan=\"5\"><b>Accountant\u2019s Jobs \u2013 Annual Salary Range \u2019000<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>US<\/b>\n<p><b>(US $)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td><b>UK<\/b>\n<p><b>(\u00a3)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td><b>Australia<\/b>\n<p><b>(AU $)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td><b>South Africa<\/b>\n<p><b>(R)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>India<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>(<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9<\/span><b>)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting intern<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25-58<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16-26<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42-68<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40-213<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60-515<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior accountant<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56-94<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25-55<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64-107<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">205-700<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">244-774<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auditor<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45-87<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20-46<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46-86<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">128-752<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">153-1,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investment advisor<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50-187<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38-78<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">53-134<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">221-950<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">237-1,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial analyst<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">49-90<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23-58<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56-107<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">184-748<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">302-2,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chartered accountant<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40-237<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24-59<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">53-114<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">358-1,000<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">458-2,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finance manager<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54-145<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27-63<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69-148<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">239-930<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">938-2,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actuary<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60-171<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33-102<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">71-200<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">303-1,000<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">215-5,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial controller<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60-139<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32-79<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">76-169<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">164-892<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">648-5,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investment banker<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">53-294<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35-146<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64-212<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">252-1,000<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">344-6,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chief financial officer<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">81-278<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55-177<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99-274<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">578-2,000<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">951-10,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chief executive officer<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">76-399<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36-198<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">97-319<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">305-3,000<\/span><\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">521-15,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(PayScale, 2023)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_Our_Other_Programmes\"><\/span>Explore Our Other Programmes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/bachelor-of-business-administration\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/master-of-business-administration\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Master of Business Administration (MBA)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/bachelor-of-laws\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bachelor of Laws (LLB)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/doctor-of-business-management\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Doctor of Business Management (DBM)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/higher-certificate-in-public-management\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Higher Certificate in Public Management (HCPM)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/higher-certificate-in-business-management\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Higher Certificate in Business Management (HCBM)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/bachelor-of-public-management\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bachelor of Public Management (BPM)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/master-of-public-management\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Master of Public Management (MPM)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/postgraduate-diploma-in-data-science\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science (PDDS)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/bachelor-of-science-in-computer-science\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bachelor of Science in Computer Science<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/postgraduate-diploma-in-public-management\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/postgraduate-diploma-in-digital-marketing\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/bachelor-of-commerce-in-banking-and-financial-services\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BCom in Banking and Financial Services<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/bachelor-of-accounting-science\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bachelor of Accounting Science (BCOMPT)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_matters_more_%E2%80%93_money_or_a_fulfilling_career\"><\/span>What matters more \u2013 money, or a fulfilling career?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still thinking about this purely from a financial perspective?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more experienced and specialised you are in both jobs, the better the pay. So study hard, work hard, and court the jobs that will take you to the level you want.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In either case, you could rule the geopolitical or corporate world! And take home a fitting pay cheque.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>References<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fino, J. (2018). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icaew.com\/insights\/features\/archive\/fifth-of-ftse-100-ceos-are-accountants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fifth of FTSE100 CEOs are accountants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Department of Justice. (2022). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doj.gov.in\/pay-allowance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay, allowance and pension<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PayScale. (2023). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/SA\/Job\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search job salaries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robert Walters. (2022). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robertwalters.co.za\/salarysurvey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Annual salary survey<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion  root-eb-accordion-xnzwf\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-accordion-xnzwf \"><div class=\"eb-accordion-container eb-accordion-xnzwf\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-tab-icon=\"fas fa-angle-right\" data-expanded-icon=\"fas fa-angle-down\" data-transition-duration=\"500\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-swii2 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-xnzwf\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-xnzwf\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-xnzwf\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong>What are the average earnings for lawyers in South Africa?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-xnzwf\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Lawyers in South Africa can earn between R500,000 and R3,500,000 annually, depending on their level of experience and the type of legal practice they are engaged in\u200b (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/how-much-do-beginner-lawyers-make-in-south-africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regenesys Business School<\/a>)\u200b.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-2gr2k eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-xnzwf\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-xnzwf\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-xnzwf\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong>How much do accountants typically earn in South Africa?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-xnzwf\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Accountants in South Africa generally earn between R150,000 and R2,000,000 per year. Entry-level positions start at around R150,000 to R250,000, while senior positions like Chief Financial Officers can earn well over R2 million annually\u200b (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/how-much-do-accounting-science-professionals-earn-in-south-africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regenesys Business School<\/a>)\u200b.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-whzkg eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-xnzwf\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-xnzwf\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-xnzwf\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong>Do lawyers earn more than accountants in South Africa?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-xnzwf\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>On average, senior-level lawyers tend to earn more than senior-level accountants. However, both professions have a wide range of salaries that can overlap depending on factors like experience, location, and specific industry sector\u200b (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/how-much-do-beginner-lawyers-make-in-south-africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regenesys Business School<\/a>)\u200b\u200b (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/how-much-do-accounting-science-professionals-earn-in-south-africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regenesys Business School<\/a>)\u200b.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-qbm90 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-xnzwf\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-xnzwf\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-xnzwf\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong>What factors influence the salaries of lawyers and accountants in South Africa?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-xnzwf\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Salaries for both lawyers and accountants are influenced by factors such as level of experience, geographical location, type of employer, industry sector, and individual qualifications\u200b (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/how-much-do-beginner-lawyers-make-in-south-africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regenesys Business School<\/a>)\u200b\u200b (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/how-much-do-accounting-science-professionals-earn-in-south-africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regenesys Business School<\/a>)\u200b.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-jtr12 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-xnzwf\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-xnzwf\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-xnzwf\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong>Which profession has better growth prospects in South Africa, law or accounting?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-xnzwf\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Both professions offer strong growth prospects, but the demand for specific skills and expertise may vary. 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