How much does a historian make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 15,470 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,280
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.8 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $106,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $102,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $84,410 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $11,700 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $11,280 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $10,920 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $369 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- EconomistR 220,100
- AnthropologistR 177,400
- PsychologistR 197,300
- Social workerR 175,600
- Religious professionalsR 156,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 15,470 a month, R 185,600 a year.
How much does a historian make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 154,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 220,600.
Which country pays a historian the most?
United States, with a median of $106,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a historian make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $106,300 a year against $11,280 in South Africa, 9.4 times more.
Who makes more, a historian or an economist?
An economist: R 220,100 a year against R 185,600 for a historian, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate