Cameron Hanekom salary and net worth: How much does the Springbok star earn?

• Cameron Hanekom signed a new Bulls contract in 2025, securing his future with the Pretoria franchise until 2028
• The Springbok loose forward can earn additional income through international match fees, with his Test career adding to his earning potential
• An online estimate puts Hanekom's 2026 net worth at US$585,000, although his actual salary and personal wealth have not been disclosed

Cameron Hanekom has quickly become one of South African rugby's exciting young loose forwards, earning a Springbok call-up and a long-term contract with the Vodacom Bulls.

The 24-year-old's exact salary remains undisclosed. However, published rugby pay rates and an online net-worth estimate offer some insight into his potential earnings as his professional career develops.

Cameron Hanekom's salary and Bulls contract

Hanekom's actual Bulls salary has not been disclosed, but the South African Rugby Industry Collective Agreement provides a useful benchmark.

According to a February 2025 report by The South African, the minimum salary for a domestic franchise player competing in the United Rugby Championship or European competitions was R39,575 per month. That works out to R474,900 a year before bonuses or other income.

This is a minimum rate, not Hanekom's confirmed salary. As an established Bulls player who has represented the Springboks, his individual contract could differ considerably.

The Bulls confirmed on 12 November 2025 that Hanekom had extended his contract until the end of the 2028 season. The franchise did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement.

How much does Cameron Hanekom earn from the Springboks?

Springbok selection offers players another potential source of income through match fees. The published 2024–2027 South African Rugby Industry Collective Agreement lists a fee of R118,197.93 for a player in the Springbok match-day squad. The fee is funded by SA Rugby.

Hanekom has six career Test caps, according to his official Springbok profile. At the published rate, six match-day appearances would amount to approximately R709,188 in gross match fees if each appearance qualified for the full fee. This is a calculation based on the published rate, not a disclosure of what Hanekom personally received.

His total rugby earnings could therefore include his Bulls salary, international match fees, bonuses and any commercial partnerships. Without his contract details, a precise annual salary cannot be established.

Cameron Hanekom's estimated net worth

People AI estimates Hanekom's net worth at US$585,000 in 2026, equivalent to approximately R9.65 million at an exchange rate of R16.50 to US$1. The website's estimates rise from US$351,000 in 2022 to US$468,000 in 2024 and US$527,000 in 2025.

The apparent increase reflects the website's estimates, not verified growth in Hanekom's assets. People AI says its calculations rely on social factors and warns that actual income may differ substantially.

Hanekom's real net worth depends on his accumulated earnings, investments, property, expenses, and liabilities, none of which have been publicly detailed.

For now, the US$585,000 figure is a useful online estimate for readers seeking an approximate valuation, but it should not be treated as a confirmed measure of his wealth.

Springbok legend Jean de Villiers surprised by Cameron Hanekom omission

Briefly News previously reported that Springbok legend Jean de Villiers questioned Rassie Erasmus’ decision to leave Cameron Hanekom out of the match-day squad for the Perth Test against Australia.

De Villiers praised the young loose forward’s versatility and physicality, while Schalk Burger highlighted Hanekom’s strong performance against New Zealand in Baltimore. The selection debate added another talking point to Hanekom’s growing reputation in South African rugby.

Source: Briefly News