How much does a forest worker make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 2,698 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,967
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 143 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 | $64,870 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,560 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $48,460 |
| 96. Tunisia estimate | $1,986 |
| 97. South Africa estimate | $1,967 |
| 98. Jamaica estimate | $1,955 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsR 28,580
- Livestock farm labourersR 29,210
- Farm handR 30,230
- GardenerR 30,180
- Water-based fisheries workerR 28,960
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest worker make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 2,698 a month, R 32,380 a year.
How much does a forest worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 29,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 36,220.
Which country pays a forest worker the most?
United States, with a median of $45,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest worker make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $1,967 in South Africa, 23.0 times more.
Who makes more, a forest worker or a farm hands?
A forest worker: R 32,380 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