How much does a community health worker make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 8,520 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,212
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.5 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 | $89,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,320 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $69,250 |
| 75. Samoa estimate | $6,229 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $6,212 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $6,153 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistR 90,700
- Health records clerkR 99,930
- OpticianR 87,670
- Therapy assistantR 78,400
- Medical assistantR 82,580
- Quality inspectorR 112,800
- ParamedicR 115,300
- Health screenerR 93,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 8,520 a month, R 102,200 a year.
How much does a community health worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 91,060 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 119,900.
Which country pays a community health worker the most?
Canada, with a median of $63,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a community health worker make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $51,850 a year against $6,212 in South Africa, 8.3 times more.
Who makes more, a community health worker or a dental hygienist?
A community health worker: R 102,200 a year against R 90,700 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate