How much does a judge make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 21,420 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $15,620
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 3.9 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. Canada | $153,100 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $142,400 |
| 3. United States | $139,400 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $16,210 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $15,620 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $15,120 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $511 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- LawyerR 240,400
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedR 207,100
- Museum curatorR 173,900
- LibrarianR 179,500
- EconomistR 220,100
- AnthropologistR 177,400
- HistorianR 185,600
- PsychologistR 197,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 21,420 a month, R 257,100 a year.
How much does a judge make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 174,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 306,300.
Which country pays a judge the most?
Canada, with a median of $153,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a judge make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $139,400 a year against $15,620 in South Africa, 8.9 times more.
Who makes more, a judge or a lawyer?
A judge: R 257,100 a year against R 240,400 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate