How much does a chef make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 7,383 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,383
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 143 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 | $77,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,670 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $60,020 |
| 75. Samoa estimate | $5,398 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $5,383 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $5,332 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $335 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- PhotographerR 90,630
- Set designerR 92,230
- Museum technicianR 91,750
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionalsR 102,600
- Legal aideR 103,600
- Social care workerR 95,700
- Religious workerR 91,060
- AthleteR 105,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 7,383 a month, R 88,600 a year.
How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 74,860 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 104,600.
Which country pays a chef the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chef make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $48,610 a year against $5,383 in South Africa, 9.0 times more.
Who makes more, a chef or a set designer?
A set designer: R 92,230 a year against R 88,600 for a chef, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate