Office Manager Salary in South Africa

R 180,217
per year
per month
R 15,020
per month
per year
Bonus
R 3,150/year
Bonus
R 260/month

Office Manager Average Salary

The average salary for an Office Manager in SA is R 180 217 gross per year (R 15 020 gross per month), which is 36% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Ranges: an Office Manager can expect an average starting salary of R 104 055. The highest salaries can exceed R 318 000.
R 104,055
Low
R 180,217
Average salary
R 318,000
High
R 8,670
Low
R 15,020
Average salary
R 26,500
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
R 200
R 163,200
R 326,600
Basic SalaryR 104,055 - 318,000
BonusR 200 - 8,600
Total CompensationR 104,255 - 326,600
R 20
R 13,600
R 27,220
Basic SalaryR 8,670 - 26,500
BonusR 20 - 720
Total CompensationR 8,690 - 27,220

Office Manager Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 104,055
Average salary
R 180,217
Senior
R 235,820
High
R 318,000
Low
R 8,670
Average salary
R 15,020
Senior
R 19,650
High
R 26,500
Among Office Managers in South Africa, Assistant Office Managers or Front Office Managers tend to have the lowest salaries, while skilled professionals like Law Firm Office Managers enjoy the highest salaries.

Office Manager - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Legal Office ManagerR 191K/year
+6% 
Front Office ManagerR 166K/year
 -8%
Assistant Office ManagerR 85K/year
 -53%

Office Manager - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Office Manager with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 9 000 gross per month. A mid career Office Manager with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 14 800, while a Senior Office Manager with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 19 000. Office Managers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 20 000 monthly.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Office Manager in SA

Late Career▲ +33%
Senior▲ +26%
Average SalaryR 15,020/month
Mid Career▼ -1%
Entry Level▼ -40%

Gender Breakdown

Female
65%
Male
35%

Office Manager Jobs in South Africa by Location

Office Manager - Related Salaries

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

How much does an Office Manager make in South Africa?
An Office Manager in South Africa earns an average of R 180 217 gross per year, which is about R 15 020 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Office Manager updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Office Manager in South Africa?
The starting salary of an Office Manager in South Africa is around R 104 055 gross per year. Assistant Office Managers or Front Office Managers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Office Manager in South Africa?
The highest salary of an Office Manager in South Africa can reach and exceed R 318 000 gross per year. Law Firm Office Managers usually have the highest salaries.
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