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How much does a guide make in South Africa?

R 54,880a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 4,574 a month. estimate

Equals
$3,334
Compared with the median pay in South Africa
0.8 times
Data from
2020

Where South Africa ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandRomaniaNigeriaSouth Africa, rank 87

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

What travel guides earn in South Africa
Lowest 10%: R 47,790Median: R 54,880Highest 10%: R 66,020

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$62,680
2. Iceland estimate$62,440
3. Belgium estimate$56,390
86. Vanuatu estimate$3,365
87. South Africa estimate$3,334
88. Kazakhstan estimate$2,998
144. Nigeria estimate$341
Compare travel guides in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a guide make a month in South Africa?

The median gross salary is R 4,574 a month, R 54,880 a year.

How much does a guide make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 47,790 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 66,020.

Which country pays a guide the most?

United States, with a median of $48,580 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a guide make more in South Africa or in United States?

In United States: $48,580 a year against $3,334 in South Africa, 14.6 times more.

Who makes more, a guide or a flight attendant?

A flight attendant: R 62,350 a year against R 54,880 for a guide, 1.1 times more.

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