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Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Average Human Resources (HR) Assistant with Human Resources (HR) Skills Salary in South Africa

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R125,956
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 113.35
MEDIAN
ZAR 126k
90%
ZAR 427k

The average salary for a Human Resources (HR) Assistant is R125,956 in 2025

Base Salary
R113 - R427k
Bonus
R5k - R31k
Total Pay
R44k - R487k
Based on 16 salary profiles (last updated Mar 05 2024)
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Common Health Benefits for a Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Medical
44%
None
56%

Gender Breakdown for Human Resources (HR) Assistants

Female
90.9%
Male
9.1%
This data is based on 11 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Human Resources (HR) Assistants

What is the highest pay for Human Resources (HR) Assistants in Pretoria?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Human Resources (HR) Assistant in Pretoria is ZAR 427k / year

What is the lowest pay for Human Resources (HR) Assistants in Pretoria?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Human Resources (HR) Assistant in Pretoria is ZAR 113.35 / year

How can Human Resources (HR) Assistants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Human Resources (HR) Assistant 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 Human Resources (HR) Assistant that oversees more junior Human Resources (HR) Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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