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Human Resources (HR) Manager

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

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R283,200
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 150k
MEDIAN
ZAR 283k
75%
ZAR 364k

The average salary for a Human Resources (HR) Manager is R283,200 in 2025

Base Salary
R150k - R364k
Bonus
R0 - R22k
Profit Sharing
R0 - R81k
Total Pay
R153k - R468k
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated Feb 04 2025)
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Common Health Benefits for a Human Resources (HR) Manager

Medical
50%
None
50%

Gender Breakdown for Human Resources (HR) Managers

Female
83.3%
Male
16.7%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Human Resources (HR) Managers

What is the highest pay for Human Resources (HR) Managers in Pietermaritzburg?

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

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

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