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Digital Marketing Specialist

Average Digital Marketing Specialist with Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Skills Salary in South Africa

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R330,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 154k
MEDIAN
ZAR 330k
75%
ZAR 384k

The average salary for a Digital Marketing Specialist is R330,000 in 2025

Base Salary
R154k - R384k
Bonus
R0 - R4k
Total Pay
R154k - R389k
Based on 7 salary profiles (last updated Jul 12 2023)
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Common Health Benefits for a Digital Marketing Specialist

Medical
50%
None
50%

Gender Breakdown for Digital Marketing Specialists

Female
60.0%
Male
40.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can Digital Marketing Specialists increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Digital Marketing Specialist 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 Digital Marketing Specialist that oversees more junior Digital Marketing Specialists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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