How much does a CFO earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for CFO in South Africa ranges from ZAR 1 006 250 to ZAR 1 275 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 777 job listings

Salary Guide

CFO Salary in South Africa

Based on 777 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 1 006 250 - R 1 275 000

Median salary

R 1 006 250 - R 1 275 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 518K

25th percentileR 647K

MedianR 1M

75th percentileR 1M

90th percentileR 1M

50% of professionals earn between R 646 875 - R 1 275 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 1 006 250

Top cities

Johannesburg140 job openings

Stellenbosch51 job openings

Pretoria49 job openings

Randburg45 job openings

Centurion39 job openings

Workfromhome39 job openings

Cape Town35 job openings

Durban28 job openings

East London28 job openings

Sandton20 job openings

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CFO

777 job openings

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The average salary for a CFO in South Africa is ZAR 1 006 250 - ZAR 1 275 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 1 140 625 per year, based on 777 active job listings.

The cities with the most CFO job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Stellenbosch, Pretoria, Randburg, Centurion. Johannesburg leads with 140 job openings.

Explore 777 CFO job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.