# Johannesburg office talent and salary benchmarks

> Johannesburg indexes 78/100 on the Class A Atlas talent index, with deep mining, banking, and multinational african operations talent.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- Talent index: 78/100 (NYC = 100 baseline).
- Corporate tax: 27%.
- Talent depth and rent curve are correlated — top talent markets carry top rent.

## Key facts
- **city**: Johannesburg
- **country**: South Africa
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: R220/sqm/mo · ≈ $13.2 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $13/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 16.2%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 9.4%

## FAQ
### Is Johannesburg a deep talent market for tech/finance?
Deep mining, banking, and multinational African operations talent. Strong English-language professional base; multilingual workforce. Strong feed from Wits, UCT, and Stellenbosch.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/johannesburg/talent-and-salaries), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.