How much does a CEO earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for CEO in South Africa ranges from ZAR 470 000 to ZAR 535 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 273 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in South Africa

Based on 273 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 470 000 - R 535 000

Median salary

R 470 000 - R 535 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 206K

25th percentileR 258K

MedianR 470K

75th percentileR 535K

90th percentileR 615K

50% of professionals earn between R 257 500 - R 535 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 470 000

Top cities

Johannesburg49 job openings

Pretoria33 job openings

Cape Town26 job openings

Top companies hiring

Aperture Recruitment2

Capitec2

Employ Global2

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CEO

273 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in South Africa is ZAR 470 000 - ZAR 535 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 502 500 per year, based on 273 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Centurion, Durban. Johannesburg leads with 49 job openings.

Leading employers for CEO roles in South Africa include Interdot Solutions, RecruitMyMom, Remote Recruitment, Somewhere, Aperture Recruitment.

Explore 273 CEO job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.