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Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Average Experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) with Strategic Project Management Skills Salary in South Africa

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R900,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 705k
MEDIAN
ZAR 900k
75%
ZAR 2m

The average salary for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) is R900,000 in 2025

Base Salary
R705k - R2m
Bonus
R0 - R75k
Total Pay
R735k - R2m
(last updated Feb 13 2023)
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Common Health Benefits for a Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Medical
33%
Dental
33%
Vision
33%
None
67%

Gender Breakdown for Chief Operating Officer (COO)s

Male
66.7%
Female
33.3%
This data is based on 3 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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