How much does an electric powerline worker make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 6,334 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,618
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.2 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. Iceland estimate | $101,600 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $99,270 |
| 3. Australia | $97,990 |
| 88. Georgia estimate | $4,729 |
| 89. South Africa estimate | $4,618 |
| 90. Vanuatu estimate | $4,285 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $179 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- ElectricianR 64,550
- Car electricianR 68,610
- Avionics mechanicR 67,850
- Fire alarm technicianR 65,850
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric powerline worker make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 6,334 a month, R 76,010 a year.
How much does an electric powerline worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 60,340 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 87,280.
Which country pays an electric powerline worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $97,990 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electric powerline worker make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $90,680 a year against $4,618 in South Africa, 19.6 times more.
Who makes more, an electric powerline worker or an electrician?
An electric powerline worker: R 76,010 a year against R 64,550 for an electrician, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate