How much does a firefighter make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 6,676 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,868
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.2 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 | $91,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,140 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $82,320 |
| 86. Vanuatu estimate | $4,912 |
| 87. South Africa estimate | $4,868 |
| 88. Kazakhstan estimate | $4,376 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $498 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Police officerR 81,380
- Correctional officerR 72,480
- Security guardR 60,540
- Aid workerR 68,450
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 6,676 a month, R 80,120 a year.
How much does a firefighter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 64,720 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 98,530.
Which country pays a firefighter the most?
Germany, with a median of $71,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a firefighter make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $62,270 a year against $4,868 in South Africa, 12.8 times more.
Who makes more, a firefighter or a correctional officer?
A firefighter: R 80,120 a year against R 72,480 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate