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Social Media Manager Salary in South Africa

Social media managers plan content and grow engaged audiences across platforms. The South Africa median is $23,238 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$23,238
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,939
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$23,238
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$11.17
varies by city

Social Media Manager salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$23,238
Durban, ZA$23,238
Pretoria, ZA$23,238
Gqeberha, ZA$23,238
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$23,238
Bloemfontein, ZA$23,238
East London, ZA$23,238
Vereeniging, ZA$23,238
Welkom, ZA$23,238
Newcastle, ZA$23,238
Krugersdorp, ZA$23,238
Johannesburg, ZA$16,266

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a social media manager make in South Africa?
The national median social media manager salary in South Africa is about R 380 000 per year (R 31 700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 266 000 to R 380 000.
Which South Africa city pays social media managers the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 380 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays social media managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 266 000 per year for a social media manager.
What is the typical salary range for a social media manager in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, social media manager pay commonly spans from about R 168 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 547 200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have social media manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes social media manager pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is social media manager in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.