Average Club Manager Salary in South Africa for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Club Manager salary for 2024 in South Africa and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the South African rand. To keep things simple, we are using the ZAR currency code instead of the currency symbol R.

How Much Does a Club Manager Make in South Africa?

A Club Manager working in South Africa will typically earn around 483,400 ZAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 249,600 ZAR to the highest average salary of 737,000 ZAR.

Average Annual Salary
483,400 ZAR
Average Monthly Salary
40,283 ZAR

Lowest Annual Salary
249,600 ZAR
Lowest Monthly Salary
20,800 ZAR

Highest Annual Salary
737,000 ZAR
Highest Monthly Salary
61,416 ZAR

These are average salaries for a Club Manager in South Africa and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Club Manager to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Club Manager salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Club Manager Salaries in South Africa

So we've looked at the average salaries a Club Manager will earn in South Africa. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Club Manager can earn between 249,600 ZAR and 737,000 ZAR on average in South Africa. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Club Manager in South Africa is 464,400 ZAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 464,400 ZAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 464,400 ZAR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Club Manager salary in South Africa, 25% of the population are earning less than 320,500 ZAR while 75% of the population earn more than 320,500 ZAR.

75% of the population earn less than 574,200 ZAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 574,200 ZAR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Club Manager Salary by Experience Level in South Africa

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average club manager salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Club Manager in South Africa that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 282,500 ZAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Club Manager salary would increase to 384,200 ZAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Club Manager, the average salary would be 498,500 ZAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 600,000 ZAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Club Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 659,400 ZAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Club Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 692,500 ZAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
282,500 ZAR
2-5 Years +34%
384,200 ZAR
5-10 Years +30%
498,500 ZAR
10-15 Years +21%
600,000 ZAR
15-20 Years +9%
659,400 ZAR
20+ Years +5%
692,500 ZAR

Club Manager Salary by Education Level in South Africa

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Club Manager in South Africa based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Club Manager in South Africa with a high school education can earn an average salary of 340,000 ZAR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Club Manager in South Africa with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 485,300 ZAR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Club Manager in South Africa with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 670,600 ZAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
340,000 ZAR
Certificate or Diploma +43%
485,300 ZAR
Bachelor's Degree +38%
670,600 ZAR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in South Africa is around 156,000 to 467,000 ZAR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Club Manager Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In South Africa, a male club manager will earn an average of 501,400 ZAR, while a female club manager will earn around 466,900 ZAR.

This means that a male club manager earns approximately 7% more than a female club manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in South Africa

Male
501,400 ZAR
Female -7%
466,900 ZAR

Club Manager Average Pay Raise in South Africa

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Club Manager in South Africa is around 11% every 20 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in South Africa is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 11 ÷ 20 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Club Manager in South Africa can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in South Africa for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in South Africa.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
3%
Energy
6%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
3%
Travel
6%
Construction
9%
Education
3%

Club Manager Bonus and Incentive Rates in South Africa

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Club Manager is a high bonus based job, with 78% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

22% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 6% to 8%.

Received Bonus
78%
No Bonus
22%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in South Africa earn approximately 7% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
386,400 ZAR
Private Sector -7%
361,500 ZAR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Club Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Club Manager in South Africa.

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 164,200 ZAR
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 112,440 ZAR
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 221,500 ZAR
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 489,600 ZAR
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 524,400 ZAR
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 105,620 ZAR
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 249,600 ZAR
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 139,100 ZAR
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 299,500 ZAR
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 197,600 ZAR
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 148,300 ZAR
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 209,500 ZAR
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 119,860 ZAR
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 134,600 ZAR
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 268,900 ZAR
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 187,500 ZAR
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 159,100 ZAR
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 158,700 ZAR
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 127,700 ZAR
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 319,600 ZAR
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 128,900 ZAR
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 243,000 ZAR
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 128,500 ZAR
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 288,700 ZAR
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 108,300 ZAR
Cafeteria Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 136,200 ZAR
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 247,800 ZAR
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 169,000 ZAR
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 151,800 ZAR
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 454,900 ZAR
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 204,000 ZAR
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 253,400 ZAR
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 341,400 ZAR
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 606,400 ZAR
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 478,100 ZAR
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 127,700 ZAR
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 454,900 ZAR
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 115,640 ZAR
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 152,300 ZAR
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 217,900 ZAR
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 272,800 ZAR
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 221,500 ZAR
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 361,600 ZAR
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 351,900 ZAR
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 172,400 ZAR
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 112,560 ZAR
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 113,780 ZAR
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 237,400 ZAR
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 245,300 ZAR
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 232,400 ZAR
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 105,980 ZAR
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 301,300 ZAR
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 181,600 ZAR
Executive Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 294,700 ZAR
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 222,300 ZAR
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 207,700 ZAR
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 209,700 ZAR
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 367,900 ZAR
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 366,200 ZAR
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 614,600 ZAR
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 472,100 ZAR
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 390,000 ZAR
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 290,800 ZAR
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 117,660 ZAR
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 437,900 ZAR
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 510,200 ZAR
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 282,500 ZAR
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 124,400 ZAR
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 146,200 ZAR
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 150,000 ZAR
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 263,900 ZAR
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 407,100 ZAR
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 157,600 ZAR
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 292,000 ZAR
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 196,800 ZAR
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 741,500 ZAR
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 137,400 ZAR
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 138,200 ZAR
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 107,580 ZAR
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 670,600 ZAR
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 535,900 ZAR
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 377,200 ZAR
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 128,900 ZAR
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 158,700 ZAR
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 228,000 ZAR
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 127,700 ZAR
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 215,100 ZAR
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 215,100 ZAR
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 100,140 ZAR
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 378,300 ZAR
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 204,700 ZAR
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 128,500 ZAR
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 209,500 ZAR
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 216,800 ZAR
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 151,800 ZAR
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 533,000 ZAR
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 454,900 ZAR
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 125,700 ZAR
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 451,000 ZAR
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 426,700 ZAR
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 281,500 ZAR
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 275,200 ZAR
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 313,700 ZAR
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 362,200 ZAR
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 221,500 ZAR
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 325,600 ZAR
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 239,000 ZAR
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 367,200 ZAR
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 116,780 ZAR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in South Africa, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Bloemfontein 403,100 ZAR
Cape Town 516,100 ZAR
Durban 489,600 ZAR
Johannesburg 467,100 ZAR
Port Elizabeth 430,500 ZAR
Pretoria 454,900 ZAR

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