Sales Manager Salary in South Africa

R 365,428
per year
per month
R 30,450
per month
per year
Bonus
R 31,000/year
Profit Sharing
R 47,000/year
Bonus
R 2,580/month
Profit Sharing
R 3,920/month

Sales Manager Average Salary

The average salary for a Sales Manager in SA is R 365 428 gross per year (R 30 450 gross per month), which is 29% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Sales Manager can expect an average starting salary of R 273 396. The highest salaries can exceed R 635 584.
R 273,396
Low
R 365,428
Average salary
R 635,584
High
R 22,780
Low
R 30,450
Average salary
R 52,970
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
R 0
R 402,300
R 804,584
Basic SalaryR 273,396 - 635,584
BonusR 4,000 - 78,000
Profit SharingR 0 - 91,000
Total CompensationR 277,396 - 804,584
R 0
R 33,530
R 67,050
Basic SalaryR 22,780 - 52,970
BonusR 330 - 6,500
Profit SharingR 0 - 7,580
Total CompensationR 23,110 - 67,050

Sales Manager Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 273,396
Average salary
R 365,428
Senior
R 524,580
High
R 635,584
Low
R 22,780
Average salary
R 30,450
Senior
R 43,720
High
R 52,970
Among Sales Managers in South Africa, early career Sales Managers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced positions like Area Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager or National Sales Manager enjoy the highest salaries.

Sales Manager - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
National Sales ManagerR 537K/year
+47% 
Regional Sales ManagerR 504K/year
+38% 
Area Sales ManagerR 384K/year
+5% 

Sales Manager - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, a Junior Sales Manager with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 25 000 gross per month. A mid career Sales Manager with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 30 000, while a Senior Sales Manager with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 43 000. Sales Managers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 50 000 monthly.

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

Late Career▲ +64%
Senior▲ +41%
Average SalaryR 30,450/month
Mid Career▼ -1%
Junior▼ -18%

Gender Breakdown

Female
20%
Male
80%

Sales Manager Jobs in South Africa by Location

Sales Manager - Related Salaries

The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Sales 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 Sales Manager

How much does a Sales Manager make in South Africa?
A Sales Manager in South Africa earns an average of R 365 428 gross per year, which is about R 30 450 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Sales Manager updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Sales Manager in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Sales Manager in South Africa is around R 273 396 gross per year. Early career Sales Managers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Sales Manager in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Sales Manager in South Africa can reach and exceed R 635 584 gross per year. Area Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager or National Sales Manager usually have the highest salaries.
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