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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Average Experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with Senior Financial Management Skills Salary in South Africa

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R1,017,365
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 726k
MEDIAN
ZAR 1m
75%
ZAR 1m

The average salary for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is R1,017,365 in 2025

Base Salary
R726k - R1m
Bonus
R0 - R111k
Profit Sharing
R0 - R350k
Total Pay
R814k - R2m
Based on 9 salary profiles (last updated Mar 28 2023)
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Common Health Benefits for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Medical
25%
None
75%

Gender Breakdown for Chief Financial Officer (CFO)s

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Chief Financial Officer (CFO)s

What is the highest pay for Chief Financial Officer (CFO)s in Pretoria?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Pretoria is ZARNaN / year

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How can Chief Financial Officer (CFO)s increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) that oversees more junior Chief Financial Officer (CFO)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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