How much does a farm hands make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 2,382 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,736
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 0.4 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 | $57,260 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,980 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $42,780 |
| 95. Tunisia estimate | $1,753 |
| 96. South Africa estimate | $1,736 |
| 97. Jamaica estimate | $1,726 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $112 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Livestock farm labourersR 29,210
- Farm handR 30,230
- GardenerR 30,180
- Forest workerR 32,380
- Water-based fisheries workerR 28,960
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farm hands make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 2,382 a month, R 28,580 a year.
How much does a farm hands make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 27,610 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 31,720.
Which country pays a farm hands the most?
Germany, with a median of $37,190 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a farm hands make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $35,750 a year against $1,736 in South Africa, 20.6 times more.
Who makes more, a farm hands or a farm hand?
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