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Health Information Manager Average Salary in South Africa 2024

How much money does a person working as Health Information Manager make in South Africa?


Average Monthly Salary
39,500 ZAR
( 474,000 ZAR yearly)

LOW
18,200
ZAR
AVERAGE
39,500
ZAR
HIGH
62,800
ZAR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working as Health Information Manager in South Africa typically earns around 39,500 ZAR. Salaries range from 18,200 ZAR (lowest) to 62,800 ZAR (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Health Information Manager salaries in South Africa vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Health Information Manager Pay Scale and Salaries in South Africa

Median and salary distribution South Africa Health Information Manager monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
37,500 ZAR or more
10% of people earn
32,800 to 37,500 ZAR
20% of people earn
22,600 ZAR or less
65% of people earn
22,600 to 32,800 ZAR
Minimum Salary
18,200 ZAR
Median
37,800 ZAR
Maximum
62,800 ZAR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries for the position Health Information Manager in South Africa range from 18,200 ZAR (starting salary) to 62,800 ZAR (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 37,800 ZAR, half of the professionals who work as Health Information Manager in South Africa earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Health Information Manager in South Africa earn less than 30,400 ZAR, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 43,500 ZAR while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Health Information Manager in South Africa compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 22,600 ZAR to 32,800 ZAR. About 20% of salaries are below the 22,600 ZAR mark, while 10% fall within the range of 32,800 ZAR to 37,500 ZAR. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 37,500 ZAR.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Health Information Manager / South Africa

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
20,600 ZAR
2 - 5 Years+34%
27,600 ZAR
5 - 10 Years+48%
40,700 ZAR
10 - 15 Years+22%
49,700 ZAR
15 - 20 Years+9%
54,100 ZAR
20+ Years+8%
58,600 ZAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly South Africa Health Information Manager
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Health Information Manager and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 20,600 ZAR.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 27,600 ZAR, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 40,700 ZAR, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 49,700 ZAR, 22% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 54,100 ZAR, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 58,600 ZAR, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

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Salary Comparison By Education / Health Information Manager / South Africa

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Health Information Manager.

Bachelor's Degree
24,000 ZAR
Master's Degree+93%
46,300 ZAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Health Information Manager in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: Bachelor's Degree

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 24,000 ZAR.


Level 2: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 46,300 ZAR, 93% more than the previous level.



Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in South Africa costs anywhere from 156,000 ZAR to 469,000 ZAR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Health Information Manager / South Africa

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? For the people who work as Health Information Manager in South Africa, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 12%.

Male
41,700 ZAR
Female-11%
37,300 ZAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in South Africa for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Health Information Manager / South Africa

How much are annual salary increments in South Africa for individuals working as Health Information Manager? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Health Information Manager in South Africa are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 18 months.

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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

South Africa / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in South Africa is 5%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.



Bonus and Incentive Rates / Health Information Manager / South Africa

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate South Africa Health Information Manager
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16% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 84% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 9% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
84%
No Bonus
16%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Average Hourly Wage / Health Information Manager / South Africa


230 ZAR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Health Information Manager in South Africa is 230 ZAR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working as Health Information Manager in South Africa is 100 ZAR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Health and Medical-100%
Administrative Director55,200 ZAR+40%
Admitting Clerk10,600 ZAR-73%
Admitting Manager31,300 ZAR-21%
Admitting Representative15,000 ZAR-62%
Breast Center Manager97,000 ZAR+150%
Cardiology Manager97,100 ZAR+150%
Care Coordinator15,400 ZAR-61%
Certified Medical Assistant19,500 ZAR-51%
Chief Clinical Transformation Officer56,000 ZAR+42%
Chief Genomics Officer79,100 ZAR+100%
Chief Mental Health Officer99,900 ZAR+150%
Chief Neurotechnology Officer104,000 ZAR+160%
Chief of Psychology104,000 ZAR+160%
Chief Population Health Officer79,700 ZAR+100%
Clinical Director84,300 ZAR+110%
Clinical Policy Developer29,200 ZAR-26%
Coding Practice Manager38,100 ZAR-4%
Community Organizer15,800 ZAR-60%
Community Relations Manager34,200 ZAR-13%
Credentialing Analyst26,900 ZAR-32%
Data Coordinator15,300 ZAR-61%
Director of Medical Staff Services58,400 ZAR+48%
Discharge Coordinator14,200 ZAR-64%
Emergency Management Director76,400 ZAR+93%
Emergency Services Director85,800 ZAR+120%
ER Registration Supervisor21,200 ZAR-46%
Food Services Director40,400 ZAR+2%
Health Compliance Director78,400 ZAR+98%
Health Compliance Manager46,800 ZAR+18%
Health Data Privacy Officer37,000 ZAR-6%
Health Economist79,100 ZAR+100%
Health Information Management Specialist29,700 ZAR-25%
Health Information Manager39,500 ZAR-0%
Health Services Manager65,600 ZAR+66%
Health Technology Consultant37,100 ZAR-6%
Healthcare Analytics Manager41,800 ZAR+6%
HealthTech Regulatory Consultant32,000 ZAR-19%
Home Health Scheduler17,900 ZAR-55%
Intake Coordinator14,900 ZAR-62%
Lead Patient Account Representative27,600 ZAR-30%
Managed Care Assistant16,000 ZAR-60%
Maternity Services Director74,000 ZAR+87%
Medical Administrator35,100 ZAR-11%
Medical Assistant16,900 ZAR-57%
Medical Billing Clerk13,500 ZAR-66%
Medical Billing Specialist27,900 ZAR-29%
Medical Director69,700 ZAR+76%
Medical Equipment Maintenance Manager31,900 ZAR-19%
Medical Insurance Manager51,200 ZAR+30%
Medical Office Administrator27,900 ZAR-29%
Medical Office Manager51,800 ZAR+31%
Medical Policy Manager46,200 ZAR+17%
Medical Policy Specialist28,200 ZAR-29%
Medical Project Coordinator20,100 ZAR-49%
Medical Records Administrator20,900 ZAR-47%
Medical Records Clerk10,200 ZAR-74%
Medical Records Coding Manager38,000 ZAR-4%
Medical Records Director43,900 ZAR+11%
Medical Records Specialist19,300 ZAR-51%
Medical Records Transcriptionist16,500 ZAR-58%
Medical Secretary17,200 ZAR-56%
Medical Staff Services Specialist31,800 ZAR-20%
Patient Account Represenatative25,600 ZAR-35%
Population Health Manager55,200 ZAR+40%
Practice Manager62,900 ZAR+59%
Program Coordinator15,900 ZAR-60%
Project Manager38,000 ZAR-4%
Quality Assurance Manager44,600 ZAR+13%
Radiology Manager85,700 ZAR+120%
Registered Medical Assistant16,400 ZAR-58%
Rehabilitation Director72,500 ZAR+83%
Rehabilitation Services Manager80,800 ZAR+100%
Treatment Services Director88,100 ZAR+120%
Ward Manager44,900 ZAR+14%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Cape Town42,400 ZAR
Johannesburg38,500 ZAR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in South Africa is 7% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
30,400 ZAR
Public Sector+7%
32,400 ZAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for the job title Health Information Manager in South Africa?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 37,800 ZAR and 43,500 ZAR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for a careers like Health Information Manager in South Africa ranges from 18,200 ZAR to 30,400 ZAR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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