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Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

Average Experienced Chief Risk Officer (CRO) with Strategic Planning Skills Salary in South Africa

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R1,335,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 969k
MEDIAN
ZAR 1m
75%
ZAR 2m

The average salary for a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is R1,335,000 in 2025

Base Salary
R969k - R2m
Bonus
R50k - R407k
Total Pay
R1m - R2m
Based on 7 salary profiles (last updated May 23 2021)
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What Do Chief Risk Officer (CRO)s Do?

Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Tasks
  • Coordinate with senior management to develop, evaluate, and implement risk management policies.
  • Evaluate and report on compliance with governance and financial regulations.
  • Identify key areas for improvement and recommend changes.
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Common Health Benefits for a Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

Medical
29%
Dental
14%
Vision
14%
None
71%

Gender Breakdown for Chief Risk Officer (CRO)s

Female
100.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can Chief Risk Officer (CRO)s increase their salary?

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

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