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Human Resources (HR) Administrator

Average Early-Career Human Resources (HR) Administrator with Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Skills Salary in South Africa

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R177,624
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 105k
MEDIAN
ZAR 178k
90%
ZAR 284k

The average salary for a Human Resources (HR) Administrator is R177,624 in 2025

Base Salary
R105k - R284k
Bonus
R6k - R15k
Total Pay
R97k - R278k
Based on 18 salary profiles (last updated Jul 22 2025)
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Common Health Benefits for a Human Resources (HR) Administrator

Medical
18%
None
82%

Gender Breakdown for Human Resources (HR) Administrators

Female
88.2%
Male
11.8%
This data is based on 17 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Human Resources (HR) Administrators

What is the highest pay for Human Resources (HR) Administrators?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Human Resources (HR) Administrator is ZAR 284k / year

What is the lowest pay for Human Resources (HR) Administrators?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Human Resources (HR) Administrator is ZAR 105k / year

How can Human Resources (HR) Administrators increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Human Resources (HR) Administrator 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 Human Resources (HR) Administrator that oversees more junior Human Resources (HR) Administrators, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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