How much does a customs officer make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 9,006 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,566
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 141 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 | $94,080 |
| 2. United States | $80,330 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $76,440 |
| 73. Samoa estimate | $6,584 |
| 74. South Africa estimate | $6,566 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $6,504 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $408 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Tax officerR 112,900
- Benefits officerR 105,100
- Passport officerR 106,900
- Police detectiveR 142,100
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedR 101,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a customs officer make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 9,006 a month, R 108,100 a year.
How much does a customs officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 88,870 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 129,000.
Which country pays a customs officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,330 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a customs officer make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $80,330 a year against $6,566 in South Africa, 12.2 times more.
Who makes more, a customs officer or a tax officer?
A tax officer: R 112,900 a year against R 108,100 for a customs officer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate