How much does a dentist make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 19,130 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,950
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 3.5 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 144 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 | $185,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $127,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,400 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $14,480 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $13,950 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $13,500 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- PharmacistR 209,200
- Public health inspectorR 194,600
- Physical therapistR 171,900
- DietitianR 170,000
- Speech therapistR 177,300
- OptometristR 188,800
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedR 168,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 19,130 a month, R 229,600 a year.
How much does a dentist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 170,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 291,800.
Which country pays a dentist the most?
United States, with a median of $185,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dentist make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $185,300 a year against $13,950 in South Africa, 13.3 times more.
Who makes more, a dentist or a pharmacist?
A dentist: R 229,600 a year against R 209,200 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate