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Insurance Sales Representative

Average Early-Career Insurance Sales Representative Salary in South Africa

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R181,488
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 15k
MEDIAN
ZAR 181k
90%
ZAR 379k

The average salary for an Insurance Sales Representative is R181,488 in 2025

Base Salary
R15k - R379k
Bonus
R35k - R78k
Profit Sharing
R0 - R16k
Commission
R0 - R120k
Total Pay
R55k - R393k
Based on 15 salary profiles (last updated Feb 06 2021)
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What Do Insurance Sales Representatives Do?

Insurance Sales Representative Tasks
  • Sell insurance policies to businesses or individuals.
  • Utilize referrals, phone calls, mailings, and other forms of advertising to generate new customers.
  • Process the paperwork to enroll customers in policies and calculate premiums.
  • Explain insurance policies to customers and help them customize policies to fit their needs.
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Common Health Benefits for a Insurance Sales Representative

Medical
60%
None
40%

Gender Breakdown for Insurance Sales Representatives

Female
80.0%
Male
20.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Insurance Sales Representatives

What is the highest pay for Insurance Sales Representatives?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Insurance Sales Representative is ZAR 379k / year

What is the lowest pay for Insurance Sales Representatives?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Insurance Sales Representative is ZAR 15k / year

How can Insurance Sales Representatives increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Insurance Sales Representative 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 Insurance Sales Representative that oversees more junior Insurance Sales Representatives, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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