Based on actual salary offerings from thousands of vacancies posted across the company’s online recruitment platforms, the data represents national averages for each job role. The analysis provides a legitimate salary guideline for recruiters and employers and gives professionals insights into fair, market-related salaries for their roles.
Remuneration may vary by region, level of experience and specific skill sets, but the insights offer an indicator of market-related salary expectations in 2026. The data shows that executive managers and directors have the highest earning power, with cost-to-company salaries ranging from R83,000 to R125,000 per month. Finance, engineering and technology roles are also well compensated.
Here is a selection of per-month, cost-to-company salary ranges for common job roles:
Note: A full list is available in the report here.
“The 2026 Pnet Salary Guide provides employers and professionals with a data-backed view of what market-related salaries look like across a range of roles and sectors,” says Anja Bates, head of data at Pnet. “Drawn from thousands of vacancies across our platforms, these insights provide employers with a clear understanding of market-aligned salaries, supporting more competitive hiring and retention of high-quality candidates with rare skills.
“For jobseekers and professionals, this data can help them ensure that they are receiving market-related offers for their qualifications and experience. To fully benefit from these insights, professionals are encouraged to ensure their online profiles are accurate, complete and up to date. In a competitive labour market, a well-maintained profile is a critical tool for staying visible and getting hired.”
