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How much does a ballet dancer make in South Africa?

R 159,300a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 13,270 a month. estimate

Equals
$9,676
Compared with the median pay in South Africa
2.4 times
Data from
2020

Where South Africa ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaSouth Africa, rank 58

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What dancers and choreographers earn in South Africa
Lowest 10%: R 133,900Median: R 159,300Highest 10%: R 234,700

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$88,230
2. Luxembourg estimate$72,430
3. Iceland estimate$63,120
57. Malaysia estimate$10,040
58. South Africa estimate$9,676
59. Marshall Islands estimate$9,368
143. Nigeria estimate$317
Compare dancers and choreographers in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a ballet dancer make a month in South Africa?

The median gross salary is R 13,270 a month, R 159,300 a year.

How much does a ballet dancer make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 133,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 234,700.

Which country pays a ballet dancer the most?

Germany, with a median of $54,780 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a ballet dancer make more in South Africa or in United States?

In United States: $52,550 a year against $9,676 in South Africa, 5.4 times more.

Who makes more, a ballet dancer or an artist?

An artist: R 178,300 a year against R 159,300 for a ballet dancer, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate