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Sales Manager Salary in South Africa

Sales managers lead teams to hit revenue targets and grow customer relationships. The South Africa median is $45,986 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$45,986
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,834
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$45,986
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$22.11
varies by city

Sales Manager salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$45,986
Durban, ZA$45,986
Pretoria, ZA$45,986
Gqeberha, ZA$45,986
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$45,986
Bloemfontein, ZA$45,986
East London, ZA$45,986
Vereeniging, ZA$45,986
Welkom, ZA$45,986
Newcastle, ZA$45,986
Krugersdorp, ZA$45,986
Johannesburg, ZA$32,166

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a sales manager make in South Africa?
The national median sales manager salary in South Africa is about R 752 000 per year (R 62 700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 526 000 to R 752 000.
Which South Africa city pays sales managers the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 752 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays sales managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 526 000 per year for a sales manager.
What is the typical salary range for a sales manager in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, sales manager pay commonly spans from about R 345 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 1 165 600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have sales manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes sales manager pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is sales manager in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.