How much does an electrical technician make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 9,829 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,166
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 142 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. Switzerland estimate | $102,700 |
| 2. Australia | $86,680 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $83,430 |
| 74. Samoa estimate | $7,186 |
| 75. South Africa estimate | $7,166 |
| 76. El Salvador estimate | $7,099 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $446 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Wind technicianR 98,530
- Technical aideR 112,600
- Electronics engineering technicianR 110,000
- Mechanical engineering technicianR 121,500
- Chemical engineering technicianR 119,600
- MetallurgistR 114,100
- DraughtspersonR 108,500
- Laser technicianR 119,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical technician make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 9,829 a month, R 117,900 a year.
How much does an electrical technician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 98,450 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 138,000.
Which country pays an electrical technician the most?
Australia, with a median of $86,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electrical technician make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $77,140 a year against $7,166 in South Africa, 10.8 times more.
Who makes more, an electrical technician or a wind technician?
An electrical technician: R 117,900 a year against R 98,530 for a wind technician, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate