How much does an executive assistant make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 8,550 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,234
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 143 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. Switzerland estimate | $89,320 |
| 2. United States | $76,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,570 |
| 75. Samoa estimate | $6,251 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $6,234 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $6,175 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $388 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Office managerR 109,300
- Legal secretaryR 90,200
- Medical transcriberR 90,700
- Finance adviserR 132,500
- Loan officerR 109,800
- Accounts clerkR 96,210
- StatisticianR 118,000
- Loss adjusterR 114,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does an executive assistant make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 8,550 a month, R 102,600 a year.
How much does an executive assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 86,790 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 118,800.
Which country pays an executive assistant the most?
United States, with a median of $76,480 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an executive assistant make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $76,480 a year against $6,234 in South Africa, 12.3 times more.
Who makes more, an executive assistant or an office manager?
An office manager: R 109,300 a year against R 102,600 for an executive assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate