How much does a CMO earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for CMO in South Africa ranges from ZAR 900 000 to ZAR 3 000 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 14 job listings

How much does a CMO earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a CMO in South Africa is ZAR 1 700 000 - ZAR 1 955 000 per year.

Salary Guide

CMO Salary in South Africa

Based on 14 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 900 000 - R 3 000 000

Median salary

R 1 700 000 - R 1 955 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 765K

25th percentileR 900K

MedianR 2M

75th percentileR 3M

90th percentileR 3M

50% of professionals earn between R 900 000 - R 3 000 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 1 700 000

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The average salary for a CMO in South Africa is ZAR 900 000 - ZAR 3 000 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 1 827 500 per year, based on 14 active job listings.

The cities with the most CMO job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Centurion, Johannesburg. Cape Town leads with 3 job openings.

Explore 14 CMO job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.