How much does a laboratory technologist make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 8,335 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,077
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.5 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 | $87,070 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $70,750 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $67,750 |
| 74. Samoa estimate | $6,094 |
| 75. South Africa estimate | $6,077 |
| 76. El Salvador estimate | $6,020 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $378 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Agricultural technicianR 97,930
- Forestry technicianR 100,000
- Wind technicianR 98,530
- Technical aideR 112,600
- Electrical technicianR 117,900
- Electronics engineering technicianR 110,000
- Mechanical engineering technicianR 121,500
- Chemical engineering technicianR 119,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laboratory technologist make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 8,335 a month, R 100,000 a year.
How much does a laboratory technologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 86,650 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 119,200.
Which country pays a laboratory technologist the most?
Germany, with a median of $59,550 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a laboratory technologist make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $56,710 a year against $6,077 in South Africa, 9.3 times more.
Who makes more, a laboratory technologist or a technical aide?
A technical aide: R 112,600 a year against R 100,000 for a laboratory technologist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate