How much does a blaster make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 5,698 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,155
- 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. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,430 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $89,310 |
| 88. Georgia estimate | $4,254 |
| 89. South Africa estimate | $4,155 |
| 90. Vanuatu estimate | $3,855 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $161 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Underwater welderR 65,580
- GraderR 56,050
- Pest control technicianR 53,270
- Craft and related workers not elsewhere classifiedR 48,230
- ButcherR 49,790
- Pastry cookR 47,570
- Cheese makerR 63,560
- Fruit, vegetable and related preserversR 51,710
Frequently asked questions
How much does a blaster make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 5,698 a month, R 68,380 a year.
How much does a blaster make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 57,890 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 82,900.
Which country pays a blaster the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a blaster make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $61,390 a year against $4,155 in South Africa, 14.8 times more.
Who makes more, a blaster or an underwater welder?
A blaster: R 68,380 a year against R 65,580 for an underwater welder, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate