How much does an anthropologist make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 14,790 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,780
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.7 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 | $98,300 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $80,700 |
| 3. United States | $80,530 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $11,190 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $10,780 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $10,440 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $353 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- EconomistR 220,100
- HistorianR 185,600
- PsychologistR 197,300
- Social workerR 175,600
- Religious professionalsR 156,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 14,790 a month, R 177,400 a year.
How much does an anthropologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 151,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 210,000.
Which country pays an anthropologist the most?
United States, with a median of $80,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an anthropologist make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $80,530 a year against $10,780 in South Africa, 7.5 times more.
Who makes more, an anthropologist or an economist?
An economist: R 220,100 a year against R 177,400 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate