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Education Director

Average Education Director Salary in South Africa

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R414,940
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 69k
MEDIAN
ZAR 415k
75%
ZAR 509k

The average salary for an Education Director is R414,940 in 2025

Base Salary
R69k - R509k
Bonus
R39k - R122k
Total Pay
R71k - R855k
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated Aug 17 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Education Director

Medical
67%
Dental
33%
Vision
33%
None
33%

Gender Breakdown for Education Directors

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Education Directors

What is the highest pay for Education Directors?

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What is the lowest pay for Education Directors?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Education Director is ZARNaN / year

How can Education Directors increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Education Director 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 an Education Director that oversees more junior Education Directors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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