How much does a CEO earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for CEO in South Africa ranges from ZAR 39 000 to ZAR 60 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1 276 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in South Africa

Based on 1 276 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 39 000 - R 60 000

Median salary

R 39 000 - R 60 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 12K

25th percentileR 15K

MedianR 39K

75th percentileR 60K

90th percentileR 69K

50% of professionals earn between R 15 000 - R 60 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 39 000

Top cities

Johannesburg217 job openings

Workfromhome213 job openings

Cape Town150 job openings

Pretoria129 job openings

Sandton63 job openings

Durban50 job openings

Centurion39 job openings

Bellville24 job openings

Top companies hiring

Crew Life at Sea13

Bryte Insurance Company Limited7

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ZAR 250 000 - 900 000+1062%

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ZAR 280 000 - 750 000+940%

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ZAR 480 000 - 1 100 000+1496%

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ZAR 250 000 - 650 000+809%

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ZAR 420 000 - 1 200 000+1536%

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ZAR 1 100 000 - 3 800 000+4849%

Dentist

ZAR 600 000 - 1 500 000+2021%

CEO

1 276 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in South Africa is ZAR 39 000 - ZAR 60 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 49 500 per year, based on 1 276 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Workfromhome, Cape Town, Pretoria, Sandton. Johannesburg leads with 217 job openings.

Leading employers for CEO roles in South Africa include Crew Life at Sea, Bryte Insurance Company Limited, Crypto Banter, Bryte Insurance, NewSpace Systems.

Explore 1 276 CEO job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.