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How much does a fast food worker make in South Africa?

R 20,270a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 1,689 a month. estimate

Equals
$1,232
Compared with the median pay in South Africa
0.3 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 $SwitzerlandPalauKenyaSouth Africa, rank 97

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $50,000 a year.

What fast food preparers earn in South Africa
Lowest 10%: R 17,800Median: R 20,270Highest 10%: R 23,050

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$40,620
2. Iceland estimate$40,420
3. United States$31,380
96. Tunisia estimate$1,244
97. South Africa estimate$1,232
98. Jamaica estimate$1,224
143. Kenya estimate$80
Compare fast food preparers in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a fast food worker make a month in South Africa?

The median gross salary is R 1,689 a month, R 20,270 a year.

How much does a fast food worker make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 17,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 23,050.

Which country pays a fast food worker the most?

United States, with a median of $31,380 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a fast food worker make more in South Africa or in United States?

In United States: $31,380 a year against $1,232 in South Africa, 25.5 times more.

Who makes more, a fast food worker or a kitchen assistant?

A kitchen assistant: R 26,160 a year against R 20,270 for a fast food worker, 1.3 times more.

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