How much does a CFO earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for CFO in South Africa ranges from ZAR 875 000 to ZAR 1 075 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 306 job listings

Salary Guide

CFO Salary in South Africa

Based on 306 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 875 000 - R 1 075 000

Median salary

R 875 000 - R 1 075 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 470K

25th percentileR 587K

MedianR 875K

75th percentileR 1M

90th percentileR 1M

50% of professionals earn between R 587 000 - R 1 075 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 875 000

Top cities

Johannesburg58 job openings

Randburg33 job openings

Top companies hiring

Network Finance14

Vodafone9

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC7

MyCareerCraft4

Recruitment Web South Africa4

Africa Global Logistics3

Blum And Hofmeyr3

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ZAR 420 000 - 850 000-35%

Financial Analyst

ZAR 200 000 - 500 000-64%

Treasury Analyst

ZAR 360 000 - 720 000-45%

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ZAR 320 000 - 712 500-47%

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ZAR 300 000 - 650 000-51%

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ZAR 280 000 - 580 000-56%

Auditor

ZAR 280 000 - 750 000-47%

CFO

306 job openings

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The average salary for a CFO in South Africa is ZAR 875 000 - ZAR 1 075 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 975 000 per year, based on 306 active job listings.

The cities with the most CFO job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Randburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Stellenbosch. Johannesburg leads with 58 job openings.

Leading employers for CFO roles in South Africa include Network Finance, Vodafone, KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC, MyCareerCraft, Recruitment Web South Africa.

Explore 306 CFO job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.