How much does a CEO make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 14,310 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,430
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.6 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $180,600 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $171,300 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $144,200 |
| 81. Tonga estimate | $10,500 |
| 82. South Africa estimate | $10,430 |
| 83. Paraguay estimate | $10,210 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $717 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- LegislatorsR 67,780
- Senior government officialsR 166,900
- Traditional chiefs and heads of villageR 168,300
- Trades union officialR 150,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a CEO make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 14,310 a month, R 171,700 a year.
How much does a CEO make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 124,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 243,400.
Which country pays a CEO the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $133,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a CEO make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $118,700 a year against $10,430 in South Africa, 11.4 times more.
Who makes more, a CEO or a trades union official?
A CEO: R 171,700 a year against R 150,700 for a trades union official, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate