How much does a farm hand make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 2,519 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,836
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 142 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 | $60,560 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,270 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $45,240 |
| 95. Tunisia estimate | $1,854 |
| 96. South Africa estimate | $1,836 |
| 97. Jamaica estimate | $1,825 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $119 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsR 28,580
- Livestock farm labourersR 29,210
- GardenerR 30,180
- Forest workerR 32,380
- Water-based fisheries workerR 28,960
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farm hand make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 2,519 a month, R 30,230 a year.
How much does a farm hand make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 28,960 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 33,750.
Which country pays a farm hand the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $40,290 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a farm hand make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $35,850 a year against $1,836 in South Africa, 19.5 times more.
Who makes more, a farm hand or a farm hands?
A farm hand: R 30,230 a year against R 28,580 for a farm hands, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate