Highest Income in Gauteng

Top 48 cities ranked by highest income

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All Countries · South Africa · Gauteng

Highest Income — Gauteng

1 Bagale $6,800

2 Alberton $6,800

3 Mabopane $6,800

4 Tokoza $6,800

5 Midrand $6,800

6 Heidelberg $6,800

7 Ekangala $6,800

8 Edenvale $6,800

9 Bronkhorstspruit $6,800

10 Cullinan $6,800

11 Midstream $6,800

12 Verena $6,800

13 Randfontein $6,800

14 Poortje $6,800

15 Rethabiseng $6,800

16 Glenharvie $6,800

17 Devon $6,800

18 Orange Farm $6,800

19 Kwamhlanga $6,800

20 Walkerville $6,800

21 Magaliesburg $6,800

22 Eden Glen $6,800

23 Eastleigh $6,800

24 Eden Glen Ext 60 $6,800

25 Roodepoort $6,800

26 Pretoria $6,800

27 Soweto $6,800

28 Soshanguve $6,800

29 Evaton $6,800

30 Benoni $6,800

31 Thembisa $6,800

32 Vereeniging $6,800

33 Boksburg $6,800

34 Krugersdorp $6,800

35 Diepsloot $6,800

36 Randburg $6,800

37 Johannesburg $6,800

38 Brakpan $6,800

39 Germiston $6,800

40 Vanderbijlpark $6,800

41 Centurion $6,800

42 Springs $6,800

43 Ivory Park $6,800

44 Carletonville $6,800

45 Alexandra $6,800

46 Westonaria $6,800

47 Etwatwa $6,800

48 Nigel $6,800

The highest-income cities in Gauteng represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Bagale leads with a median household income of $6,800. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

1. Households in Bagale earn $6,800 — that's -91% above the national median of $75,000.
2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
4. 06 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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