How much does a lawyer make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 20,040 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $14,610
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 3.6 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 | $159,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $133,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $109,400 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $15,160 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $14,610 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $14,140 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeR 257,100
- 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 lawyer make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 20,040 a month, R 240,400 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 180,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 329,700.
Which country pays a lawyer the most?
United States, with a median of $159,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a lawyer make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $14,610 in South Africa, 10.9 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
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