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Project Manager Average Salary in South Africa 2024

How much money does a person working as Project Manager make in South Africa?


Average Monthly Salary
35,700 ZAR
( 428,000 ZAR yearly)

LOW
17,500
ZAR
AVERAGE
35,700
ZAR
HIGH
55,600
ZAR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working as Project Manager in South Africa typically earns around 35,700 ZAR. Salaries range from 17,500 ZAR (lowest) to 55,600 ZAR (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Project Manager salaries in South Africa vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Project Manager Pay Scale and Salaries in South Africa

Median and salary distribution South Africa Project Manager monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
33,100 ZAR or more
10% of people earn
29,200 to 33,100 ZAR
20% of people earn
20,700 ZAR or less
65% of people earn
20,700 to 29,200 ZAR
Minimum Salary
17,500 ZAR
Median
33,300 ZAR
Maximum
55,600 ZAR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries for the position Project Manager in South Africa range from 17,500 ZAR (starting salary) to 55,600 ZAR (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 33,300 ZAR, half of the professionals who work as Project Manager in South Africa earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Project Manager in South Africa earn less than 27,200 ZAR, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 38,000 ZAR while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Project Manager in South Africa compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 20,700 ZAR to 29,200 ZAR. About 20% of salaries are below the 20,700 ZAR mark, while 10% fall within the range of 29,200 ZAR to 33,100 ZAR. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 33,100 ZAR.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Project Manager / South Africa

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
20,700 ZAR
2 - 5 Years+29%
26,600 ZAR
5 - 10 Years+38%
36,700 ZAR
10 - 15 Years+24%
45,500 ZAR
15 - 20 Years+7%
48,800 ZAR
20+ Years+7%
52,000 ZAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly South Africa Project Manager
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Project Manager and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 20,700 ZAR.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 26,600 ZAR, 29% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 36,700 ZAR, 38% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 45,500 ZAR, 24% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 48,800 ZAR, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 52,000 ZAR, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Project Manager / South Africa

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Project Manager.

High School
25,900 ZAR
Certificate or Diploma+15%
29,700 ZAR
Bachelor's Degree+35%
40,000 ZAR
Master's Degree+26%
50,300 ZAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Project Manager in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: High School

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 25,900 ZAR.


Level 2: Certificate or Diploma

At this level, the average salary becomes 29,700 ZAR, 15% more than the previous level.


Level 3: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 40,000 ZAR, 35% more than the previous level.


Level 4: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 50,300 ZAR, 26% more than the previous level.



Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in South Africa costs anywhere from 156,000 ZAR to 469,000 ZAR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Project Manager / South Africa

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? For the people who work as Project Manager in South Africa, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 8%.

Male
36,800 ZAR
Female-7%
34,100 ZAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in South Africa for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Project Manager / South Africa

How much are annual salary increments in South Africa for individuals working as Project Manager? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Project Manager in South Africa are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 18 months.

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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

South Africa / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in South Africa is 5%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.



Bonus and Incentive Rates / Project Manager / South Africa

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate South Africa Project Manager
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19% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 81% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 9% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
81%
No Bonus
19%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Average Hourly Wage / Project Manager / South Africa


210 ZAR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Project Manager in South Africa is 210 ZAR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working as Project Manager in South Africa is 100 ZAR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Executive and Management-100%
Account Coordinator31,600 ZAR-11%
Account Director35,800 ZAR+0%
Account Executive38,000 ZAR+7%
Account Manager34,800 ZAR-2%
Administration Manager37,400 ZAR+5%
Administration Officer20,000 ZAR-44%
Administration Supervisor31,200 ZAR-13%
Administrative Clerk14,400 ZAR-60%
Administrative Officer15,000 ZAR-58%
Area Director32,500 ZAR-9%
Area Manager32,900 ZAR-8%
Asset Protection Associate41,200 ZAR+16%
Assistant Director35,700 ZAR+0%
Assistant General Manager38,800 ZAR+9%
Assistant Manager39,900 ZAR+12%
Assistant Managing Director44,100 ZAR+24%
Assistant Operations Manager40,800 ZAR+14%
Assistant Project Manager37,900 ZAR+6%
Assistant Section Head31,500 ZAR-12%
Assistant to CEO33,800 ZAR-5%
Assistant Vice President41,000 ZAR+15%
Associate Account Director38,600 ZAR+8%
Associate Director37,000 ZAR+4%
Bid Manager44,600 ZAR+25%
Branch Manager40,100 ZAR+12%
Business Development Manager47,300 ZAR+33%
Business Operations Associate38,400 ZAR+8%
Business Operations Lead39,600 ZAR+11%
Campaign Manager41,100 ZAR+15%
Catering Coordinator23,200 ZAR-35%
Catering Manager38,700 ZAR+9%
CEO72,700 ZAR+100%
Chairman of The Board71,300 ZAR+100%
Chairman Office Manager46,900 ZAR+31%
Chief Commercial Officer53,400 ZAR+50%
Chief Corporate Officer59,600 ZAR+67%
Chief Digital Officer53,000 ZAR+49%
Chief Digital Strategy Officer54,000 ZAR+51%
Chief Digital Transformation Officer50,500 ZAR+42%
Chief Ethics Officer46,100 ZAR+29%
Chief Executive Officer70,100 ZAR+97%
Chief Financial Officer67,600 ZAR+90%
Chief Investment Officer53,800 ZAR+51%
Chief of Staff33,100 ZAR-7%
Chief Operating Officer52,600 ZAR+47%
Chief Privacy Officer44,400 ZAR+24%
Chief Resilience Officer51,100 ZAR+43%
Chief Risk Officer48,000 ZAR+35%
Chief Strategy Officer57,400 ZAR+61%
Chief Trust and Safety Officer43,900 ZAR+23%
Client Account Manager45,000 ZAR+26%
Client Accounts Officer37,900 ZAR+6%
Client Services Manager47,200 ZAR+32%
Commercial Director52,000 ZAR+46%
Commercial Manager42,800 ZAR+20%
Commercial Project Manager41,600 ZAR+17%
Commodity Broker31,800 ZAR-11%
COO54,600 ZAR+53%
Corporate Affairs Executive43,400 ZAR+22%
Corporate Compliance Director45,700 ZAR+28%
Corporate Director48,000 ZAR+35%
Corporate Officer32,800 ZAR-8%
Corporate Partnerships Officer35,300 ZAR-1%
Country Manager57,000 ZAR+60%
Department Head43,100 ZAR+21%
Department Manager43,200 ZAR+21%
Department Supervisor37,300 ZAR+5%
Deputy Director49,700 ZAR+39%
Deputy Manager50,700 ZAR+42%
Director58,300 ZAR+63%
Director of Accreditation46,600 ZAR+31%
Director of Catering Services41,900 ZAR+17%
Director of Client Services45,400 ZAR+27%
Director of Facilities Management38,400 ZAR+8%
Director of Operations49,000 ZAR+37%
Director of Process Simplification38,200 ZAR+7%
Director of Product Management48,600 ZAR+36%
Director of Project Management51,100 ZAR+43%
Director of Revenue Management44,800 ZAR+26%
Director of Training and Development45,200 ZAR+27%
Distribution Manager48,400 ZAR+36%
Division Manager43,200 ZAR+21%
Duty Manager43,000 ZAR+21%
Engagement Manager50,700 ZAR+42%
Executive Director69,700 ZAR+95%
Executive Manager57,900 ZAR+62%
Franchise Manager60,400 ZAR+69%
General Manager55,200 ZAR+55%
Generational Consultant40,700 ZAR+14%
Global Master Data Manager49,100 ZAR+38%
Global Technical Lead32,700 ZAR-8%
Head of Investment49,400 ZAR+39%
Head of Middle Office46,300 ZAR+30%
Head of Projects49,000 ZAR+37%
Head of Strategy55,300 ZAR+55%
Head of Supply Chain45,100 ZAR+26%
Head of Sustainability41,400 ZAR+16%
Housing Manager40,000 ZAR+12%
HSE Manager42,000 ZAR+18%
Innovation Manager42,400 ZAR+19%
Key Account Manager41,500 ZAR+16%
Knowledge Manager46,900 ZAR+31%
Location Manager44,600 ZAR+25%
Logistics Executive37,200 ZAR+4%
Logistics Manager38,500 ZAR+8%
Management Consultant37,500 ZAR+5%
Management Executive52,400 ZAR+47%
Manager49,200 ZAR+38%
Managing Director56,900 ZAR+60%
MIS Executive48,100 ZAR+35%
Ocean Services Manager50,500 ZAR+42%
Online Business Manager65,000 ZAR+82%
Operational Manager51,700 ZAR+45%
Operations Analyst43,100 ZAR+21%
Operations Assistant35,800 ZAR+0%
Operations Director52,100 ZAR+46%
Operations Executive53,600 ZAR+50%
Operations Manager55,000 ZAR+54%
Operations Supervisor46,800 ZAR+31%
Planning Director50,200 ZAR+41%
PMO Manager44,700 ZAR+25%
Policy Administration Executive40,800 ZAR+14%
Private Sector Executive41,100 ZAR+15%
Product Development Manager49,500 ZAR+39%
Product Executive43,500 ZAR+22%
Production Executive47,900 ZAR+34%
Production Manager47,000 ZAR+32%
Production Supervisor42,400 ZAR+19%
Program Director52,800 ZAR+48%
Program Manager48,700 ZAR+37%
Programme Coordinator36,500 ZAR+2%
Project Control Manager50,500 ZAR+42%
Project Coordinator28,900 ZAR-19%
Project Management Officer33,900 ZAR-5%
Project Manager35,700 ZAR+0%
Project Portfolio Manager38,300 ZAR+7%
Quality Manager38,500 ZAR+8%
R/D Director44,900 ZAR+26%
Regional Director65,500 ZAR+84%
Regional Manager47,900 ZAR+34%
Relationship Manager47,300 ZAR+33%
Retail District Manager35,900 ZAR+1%
Revenue Manager38,100 ZAR+7%
Risk and Capital Manager54,800 ZAR+54%
Risk Officer36,700 ZAR+3%
Safety Manager36,500 ZAR+2%
Section Head35,800 ZAR+0%
Service Manager37,700 ZAR+6%
Shift Supervisor28,600 ZAR-20%
Solutions Manager34,700 ZAR-3%
Supervisor29,400 ZAR-18%
Supply Chain Manager49,400 ZAR+39%
Surveyor35,500 ZAR-0%
Technical Director48,300 ZAR+35%
Technical Manager46,600 ZAR+31%
Territory Manager47,100 ZAR+32%
Validation Manager42,900 ZAR+20%
Vice President57,800 ZAR+62%
Zone Manager49,800 ZAR+40%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Cape Town40,400 ZAR
Johannesburg35,400 ZAR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in South Africa is 7% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
30,400 ZAR
Public Sector+7%
32,400 ZAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for the job title Project Manager in South Africa?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 33,300 ZAR and 38,000 ZAR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for a careers like Project Manager in South Africa ranges from 17,500 ZAR to 27,200 ZAR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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