Social Media Manager Salary in South Africa

R 164,092
per year
per month
R 13,670
per month
per year
Bonus
R 9,400/year
Bonus
R 780/month

Social Media Manager Average Salary

The average salary for a Social Media Manager in SA is R 164 092 gross per year (R 13 670 gross per month), which is 42% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Social Media Manager can expect an average starting salary of R 103 850. The highest salaries can exceed R 602 800.
R 103,850
Low
R 164,092
Average salary
R 602,800
High
R 8,650
Low
R 13,670
Average salary
R 50,230
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
R 1,000
R 320,200
R 641,300
Basic SalaryR 103,850 - 602,800
BonusR 1,000 - 38,500
Total CompensationR 104,850 - 641,300
R 80
R 26,680
R 53,440
Basic SalaryR 8,650 - 50,230
BonusR 80 - 3,210
Total CompensationR 8,730 - 53,440

Social Media Manager Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 103,850
Average salary
R 164,092
Senior
R 315,820
High
R 602,800
Low
R 8,650
Average salary
R 13,670
Senior
R 26,320
High
R 50,230
Among Social Media Managers in South Africa, early career Social Media Community Managers or Junior Social Media Managers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and skilled Social Media Marketing Managers or Social Media Specialists enjoy the highest salaries.

Social Media Manager - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Social Media ManagerR 315K/year
+92% 
Junior Social Media ManagerR 125K/year
 -24%

Social Media Manager - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Social Media Manager with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 10 000 gross per month. An intermediate level Social Media Manager with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 15 000, while a Senior Social Media Manager with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 26 000. Social Media Managers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 30 000 monthly.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Social Media Manager in SA

Late Career▲ +119%
Senior▲ +90%
Intermediate Level▲ +10%
Average SalaryR 13,670/month
Entry Level▼ -27%

Gender Breakdown

Female
39%
Male
61%

Social Media Manager Jobs in South Africa by Location

Social Media Manager - Related Salaries

The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Social Media Manager job vacancies published on Jobted South Africa in the last 12 months.
Jobemail
Don’t miss out on new vacancies!
Create a job alert for: Social Media Manager
It's free, and you can cancel email updates at any time

Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Social Media Manager

How much does a Social Media Manager make in South Africa?
A Social Media Manager in South Africa earns an average of R 164 092 gross per year, which is about R 13 670 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Social Media Manager updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Social Media Manager in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Social Media Manager in South Africa is around R 103 850 gross per year. Early career Social Media Community Managers or Junior Social Media Managers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Social Media Manager in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Social Media Manager in South Africa can reach and exceed R 602 800 gross per year. Social Media Marketing Managers or Social Media Specialists usually have the highest salaries.
Social Media Manager Jobs
Get new jobs by email!
Get email updates for the latest Social Media Manager jobs
It's free, and you can cancel email updates at any time