How much does an aid worker make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 5,704 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,159
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $78,170 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $77,870 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $70,330 |
| 86. Vanuatu estimate | $4,197 |
| 87. South Africa estimate | $4,159 |
| 88. Kazakhstan estimate | $3,739 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $426 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterR 80,120
- Police officerR 81,380
- Correctional officerR 72,480
- Security guardR 60,540
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aid worker make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 5,704 a month, R 68,450 a year.
How much does an aid worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 60,810 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 80,320.
Which country pays an aid worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $62,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an aid worker make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $42,230 a year against $4,159 in South Africa, 10.2 times more.
Who makes more, an aid worker or a firefighter?
A firefighter: R 80,120 a year against R 68,450 for an aid worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate