How much does a cook make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 4,330 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,157
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 0.8 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 | $59,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,110 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $53,390 |
| 86. Vanuatu estimate | $3,186 |
| 87. South Africa estimate | $3,157 |
| 88. Kazakhstan estimate | $2,838 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendantR 62,350
- Rail conductorR 58,530
- GuideR 54,880
- WaiterR 47,140
- BartenderR 49,360
- HairdresserR 48,600
- BeauticianR 48,670
- Household managerR 56,230
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 4,330 a month, R 51,960 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 46,040 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 58,510.
Which country pays a cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $40,180 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cook make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $3,157 in South Africa, 12.3 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: R 62,350 a year against R 51,960 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate