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Salary Guide

COO Salary in South Africa

Based on 528 job listings - 2026

Average salary
R 1 027 500 - R 1 513 750
Median salary
R 1 027 500 - R 1 513 750
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 433K
25th percentileR 541K
MedianR 1M
75th percentileR 2M
90th percentileR 2M

50% of professionals earn between R 541 250 - R 1 513 750 ZAR

The median salary is R 1 027 500

Top cities

Johannesburg85 job openings
Cape Town76 job openings
Workfromhome48 job openings
Durban30 job openings
Pretoria27 job openings
Sandton24 job openings

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COO

528 job openings

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The average salary for a COO in South Africa is ZAR 1 027 500 - ZAR 1 513 750 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 1 270 625 per year, based on 528 active job listings.

The cities with the most COO job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Workfromhome, Durban, Pretoria. Johannesburg leads with 85 job openings.

Explore 528 COO job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.