How much does an IT technician make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 8,878 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,473
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 142 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 | $92,740 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $75,350 |
| 3. Germany | $72,370 |
| 74. Samoa estimate | $6,490 |
| 75. South Africa estimate | $6,473 |
| 76. El Salvador estimate | $6,412 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $402 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Data centre operatorR 122,300
- Network engineerR 112,600
- Web technicianR 122,400
- Audio-visual technicianR 100,100
- Telecom administratorR 118,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does an IT technician make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 8,878 a month, R 106,500 a year.
How much does an IT technician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 90,350 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 129,400.
Which country pays an IT technician the most?
Germany, with a median of $72,370 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an IT technician make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $61,860 a year against $6,473 in South Africa, 9.6 times more.
Who makes more, an IT technician or a data centre operator?
A data centre operator: R 122,300 a year against R 106,500 for an IT technician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate