How much does an astrophysicist make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 19,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $14,150
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 3.5 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 | $168,200 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $129,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $105,900 |
| 57. Malaysia estimate | $14,680 |
| 58. South Africa estimate | $14,150 |
| 59. Marshall Islands estimate | $13,700 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $463 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- MeteorologistR 214,600
- ChemistR 195,900
- GeologistR 217,100
- ActuaryR 211,100
- ZoologistR 200,500
- Forestry advisorR 194,100
- Environmental protection professionalsR 184,100
- Industrial engineerR 217,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does an astrophysicist make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 19,400 a month, R 232,800 a year.
How much does an astrophysicist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 174,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 280,000.
Which country pays an astrophysicist the most?
United States, with a median of $168,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an astrophysicist make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $168,200 a year against $14,150 in South Africa, 11.9 times more.
Who makes more, an astrophysicist or a meteorologist?
An astrophysicist: R 232,800 a year against R 214,600 for a meteorologist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate