How much does a factory labourer make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 2,612 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,904
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 0.5 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. Switzerland estimate | $62,800 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,500 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $46,920 |
| 97. Tunisia estimate | $1,923 |
| 98. South Africa estimate | $1,904 |
| 99. Jamaica estimate | $1,893 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $123 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Picker and packerR 27,580
- Mining assistantR 38,270
- Civils workerR 37,960
- Construction workerR 33,040
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversR 29,350
- Fiacre driverR 27,330
- Warehouse workerR 32,340
- Shelf stackerR 26,140
Frequently asked questions
How much does a factory labourer make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 2,612 a month, R 31,350 a year.
How much does a factory labourer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 28,330 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 35,910.
Which country pays a factory labourer the most?
Germany, with a median of $44,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a factory labourer make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $40,870 a year against $1,904 in South Africa, 21.5 times more.
Who makes more, a factory labourer or a picker and packer?
A factory labourer: R 31,350 a year against R 27,580 for a picker and packer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate