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Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Average Chief Information Officer (CIO) with Information Technology (IT) Support Skills Salary in South Africa

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R1,473,953
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 774k
MEDIAN
ZAR 1m
75%
ZAR 2m

The average salary for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) is R1,473,953 in 2025

Base Salary
R774k - R2m
Bonus
R0 - R106k
Total Pay
R861k - R2m
Based on 6 salary profiles (last updated Mar 05 2023)
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Common Health Benefits for a Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Medical
40%
None
60%

Gender Breakdown for Chief Information Officer (CIO)s

Male
80.0%
Female
20.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can Chief Information Officer (CIO)s increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) 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 Chief Information Officer (CIO) that oversees more junior Chief Information Officer (CIO)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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