How much does an electrician make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 5,380 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,922
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 144 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. Iceland estimate | $86,310 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $84,310 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $78,900 |
| 88. Georgia estimate | $4,016 |
| 89. South Africa estimate | $3,922 |
| 90. Vanuatu estimate | $3,639 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $152 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Car electricianR 68,610
- Electric powerline workerR 76,010
- Avionics mechanicR 67,850
- Fire alarm technicianR 65,850
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 5,380 a month, R 64,550 a year.
How much does an electrician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 55,220 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 80,070.
Which country pays an electrician the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,470 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electrician make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $62,990 a year against $3,922 in South Africa, 16.1 times more.
Who makes more, an electrician or a car electrician?
A car electrician: R 68,610 a year against R 64,550 for an electrician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate