How much does an airline pilot make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 13,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,992
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.5 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $197,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $143,200 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $116,300 |
| 75. Samoa estimate | $10,020 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $9,992 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $9,898 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $621 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerR 128,600
- Ship pilotR 120,600
- Air traffic controllerR 161,100
- Air traffic safety technicianR 114,700
- Wind technicianR 98,530
- Technical aideR 112,600
- Electrical technicianR 117,900
- Electronics engineering technicianR 110,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 13,700 a month, R 164,500 a year.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 120,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 218,300.
Which country pays an airline pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $197,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an airline pilot make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $197,800 a year against $9,992 in South Africa, 19.8 times more.
Who makes more, an airline pilot or a chief engineer?
An airline pilot: R 164,500 a year against R 128,600 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate