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How much does a correctional officer make in South Africa?

R 72,480a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 6,040 a month. estimate

Equals
$4,403
Compared with the median pay in South Africa
1.1 times
Data from
2020

Where South Africa ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandRomaniaNigeriaSouth Africa, rank 87

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What prison guards earn in South Africa
Lowest 10%: R 63,450Median: R 72,480Highest 10%: R 87,260

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$82,770
2. Iceland estimate$82,450
3. Belgium estimate$74,470
86. Vanuatu estimate$4,444
87. South Africa estimate$4,403
88. Kazakhstan estimate$3,959
144. Nigeria estimate$451
Compare prison guards in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer make a month in South Africa?

The median gross salary is R 6,040 a month, R 72,480 a year.

How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 63,450 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 87,260.

Which country pays a correctional officer the most?

Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a correctional officer make more in South Africa or in United States?

In United States: $61,280 a year against $4,403 in South Africa, 13.9 times more.

Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?

A firefighter: R 80,120 a year against R 72,480 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate