HR Manager Salary in South Africa

R 485,773
per year
per month
R 40,480
per month
per year
Bonus
R 25,400/year
Bonus
R 2,120/month

HR Manager Average Salary

The average salary for a HR Manager in SA is R 485 773 gross per year (R 40 480 gross per month), which is 72% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a HR Manager can expect an average starting salary of R 264 850. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 303 620.
R 264,850
Low
R 485,773
Average salary
R 1,303,620
High
R 22,070
Low
R 40,480
Average salary
R 108,640
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
R 7,000
R 689,300
R 1,385,620
Basic SalaryR 264,850 - 1,303,620
BonusR 7,000 - 82,000
Total CompensationR 271,850 - 1,385,620
R 580
R 57,450
R 115,470
Basic SalaryR 22,070 - 108,640
BonusR 580 - 6,830
Total CompensationR 22,650 - 115,470

HR Manager Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 264,850
Average salary
R 485,773
Senior
R 643,710
High
R 1,303,620
Low
R 22,070
Average salary
R 40,480
Senior
R 53,640
High
R 108,640
Among Human Resources Managers in South Africa, Assistant HR Managers or Junior HR Managers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Human Resources (HR) Managers enjoy the highest salaries.

HR Manager - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, a Junior HR Manager with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 301 740 gross per year. An intermediate level HR Manager with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 402 490, while a Senior HR Manager with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 643 700. Human Resources Managers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 850 172 annually.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a HR Manager in SA

Late Career▲ +75%
Senior▲ +33%
Average SalaryR 485,773/year
Intermediate Level▼ -17%
Junior▼ -38%

Gender Breakdown

Female
39%
Male
61%

HR Manager Jobs in South Africa by Location

HR Manager - Related Salaries

The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in HR Manager job vacancies published on Jobted South Africa in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the HR Manager

How much does a HR Manager make in South Africa?
A HR Manager in South Africa earns an average of R 485 773 gross per year, which is about R 40 480 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the HR Manager updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a HR Manager in South Africa?
The starting salary of a HR Manager in South Africa is around R 264 850 gross per year. Assistant HR Managers or Junior HR Managers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a HR Manager in South Africa?
The highest salary of a HR Manager in South Africa can reach and exceed R 1 303 620 gross per year. Human Resources (HR) Managers usually have the highest salaries.
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