How much does a CEO earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for CEO in South Africa ranges from ZAR 555 000 to ZAR 817 500 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 673 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in South Africa

Based on 673 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 555 000 - R 817 500

Median salary

R 555 000 - R 817 500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 234K

25th percentileR 293K

MedianR 555K

75th percentileR 818K

90th percentileR 940K

50% of professionals earn between R 292 500 - R 817 500 ZAR

The median salary is R 555 000

Top cities

Johannesburg135 job openings

Cape Town100 job openings

Pretoria72 job openings

Workfromhome56 job openings

Sandton27 job openings

Centurion24 job openings

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ZAR 332 000 - 698 000-25%

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ZAR 838 900 - 1 207 100+49%

Orthodontist

ZAR 280 000 - 750 000-25%

Pediatrician

ZAR 480 000 - 1 100 000+15%

VP of Engineering

ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 400 000+162%

Family Medicine Doctor

ZAR 250 000 - 650 000-34%

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ZAR 420 000 - 1 200 000+18%

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ZAR 1 100 000 - 3 800 000+257%

Dentist

ZAR 600 000 - 1 500 000+53%

CEO

673 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in South Africa is ZAR 555 000 - ZAR 817 500 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 686 250 per year, based on 673 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Workfromhome, Sandton. Johannesburg leads with 135 job openings.

Explore 673 CEO job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.