How much does a social media manager make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 13,290 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,691
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.4 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 143 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 | $167,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $159,100 |
| 3. United States | $137,400 |
| 80. Tonga estimate | $9,747 |
| 81. South Africa estimate | $9,691 |
| 82. Paraguay estimate | $9,479 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $666 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Head of marketingR 158,500
- Product managerR 157,500
- Finance managerR 162,000
- HR managerR 147,800
- Operations managerR 160,100
- Project managerR 144,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social media manager make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 13,290 a month, R 159,500 a year.
How much does a social media manager 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 209,500.
Which country pays a social media manager the most?
United States, with a median of $137,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social media manager make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $137,400 a year against $9,691 in South Africa, 14.2 times more.
Who makes more, a social media manager or a HR manager?
A social media manager: R 159,500 a year against R 147,800 for a HR manager, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate