How much does a call centre agent make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 4,838 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,527
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 0.9 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 | $66,300 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $66,040 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $59,650 |
| 86. Vanuatu estimate | $3,559 |
| 87. South Africa estimate | $3,527 |
| 88. Kazakhstan estimate | $3,171 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $361 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Runway modelR 49,910
- Promotions demonstratorR 48,870
- Door to door sellerR 56,800
- Gas station salespersonR 46,080
- Food service workerR 45,670
- Rental sales workerR 56,250
Frequently asked questions
How much does a call centre agent make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 4,838 a month, R 58,050 a year.
How much does a call centre agent make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 52,090 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 66,800.
Which country pays a call centre agent the most?
Australia, with a median of $50,380 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a call centre agent make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $35,450 a year against $3,527 in South Africa, 10.1 times more.
Who makes more, a call centre agent or a runway model?
A call centre agent: R 58,050 a year against R 49,910 for a runway model, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate