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How much does an embalmer make in South Africa?

R 60,740a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 5,061 a month. estimate

Equals
$3,690
Compared with the median pay in South Africa
0.9 times
Data from
2020

Where South Africa ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandRomaniaNigeriaSouth Africa, rank 86

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What undertakers and embalmers earn in South Africa
Lowest 10%: R 52,170Median: R 60,740Highest 10%: R 71,110

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$69,370
2. Iceland estimate$69,100
3. Belgium estimate$62,410
85. Vanuatu estimate$3,724
86. South Africa estimate$3,690
87. Kazakhstan estimate$3,318
143. Nigeria estimate$378
Compare undertakers and embalmers in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an embalmer make a month in South Africa?

The median gross salary is R 5,061 a month, R 60,740 a year.

How much does an embalmer make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 52,170 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 71,110.

Which country pays an embalmer the most?

Canada, with a median of $46,210 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does an embalmer make more in South Africa or in United States?

In United States: $45,250 a year against $3,690 in South Africa, 12.3 times more.

Who makes more, an embalmer or an astrologer?

An embalmer: R 60,740 a year against R 57,450 for an astrologer, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate