How much does a data centre operator make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 10,190 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,432
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 141 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $116,600 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $106,500 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $86,520 |
| 73. Samoa estimate | $7,452 |
| 74. South Africa estimate | $7,432 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $7,362 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $462 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- IT technicianR 106,500
- Network engineerR 112,600
- Web technicianR 122,400
- Audio-visual technicianR 100,100
- Telecom administratorR 118,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data centre operator make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 10,190 a month, R 122,300 a year.
How much does a data centre operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 91,190 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 148,200.
Which country pays a data centre operator the most?
United States, with a median of $116,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a data centre operator make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $116,600 a year against $7,432 in South Africa, 15.7 times more.
Who makes more, a data centre operator or an IT technician?
A data centre operator: R 122,300 a year against R 106,500 for an IT technician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate