Project Manager Salary in South Africa
R 532,560
per year
per month
R 44,380
per month
per year
Project Manager Average Salary
The average salary for a Project Manager in SA is R 532 560 gross per year (R 44 380 gross per month), which is 89% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Project Manager can expect an average starting salary of R 266 930. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 487 200.
Salary Range: a Project Manager can expect an average starting salary of R 266 930. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 487 200.
R 266,930
Low
R 532,560
Average salary
R 1,487,200
High
R 22,240
Low
R 44,380
Average salary
R 123,930
High
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Project Manager Salary Range - South Africa
Among Project Managers in South Africa, Assistant Project Managers, Junior Project Managers or Project Managers working in the ICT sector tend to have the lowest salaries, while positions like Construction Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager or Senior Project Manager enjoy the highest salaries.
Project Manager - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Project Manager | R 847K/year | +59% |
| Senior Project Manager | R 698K/year | +31% |
| Technical Project Manager | R 570K/year | +7% |
| Construction Project Manager | R 543K/year | +2% |
| IT Project Manager | R 506K/year | -5% |
| Junior Project Manager | R 256K/year | -52% |
| Assistant Project Manager | R 192K/year | -64% |
Project Manager - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Project Manager with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 250 000 gross per year. An intermediate level Project Manager with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 500 000, while an experienced Project Manager with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 800 000. Project Managers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 1 000 000 yearly.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Project Manager in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +88% |
| Experienced | ▲ +50% |
| Average Salary | R 532,560/year |
| Intermediate Level | ▼ -6% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -53% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
35%
35%
Male
65%
65%
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