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Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Average Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) with Human Resources (HR) Skills Salary in South Africa

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R1,017,365
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 825k
MEDIAN
ZAR 1m
75%
ZAR 2m

The average salary for a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is R1,017,365 in 2025

Base Salary
R825k - R2m
Bonus
R0 - R30k
Total Pay
R840k - R2m
(last updated Nov 20 2023)
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Common Health Benefits for a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

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100%

Gender Breakdown for Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)s

Female
100.0%
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