How much does a librarian make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 14,960 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,910
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.7 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 144 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 | $99,450 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,640 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $71,150 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $11,320 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $10,910 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $10,560 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $357 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Museum curatorR 173,900
- LawyerR 240,400
- JudgeR 257,100
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedR 207,100
- EconomistR 220,100
- AnthropologistR 177,400
- HistorianR 185,600
- PsychologistR 197,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 14,960 a month, R 179,500 a year.
How much does a librarian make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 150,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 212,400.
Which country pays a librarian the most?
Germany, with a median of $68,760 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a librarian make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $68,270 a year against $10,910 in South Africa, 6.3 times more.
Who makes more, a librarian or a museum curator?
A librarian: R 179,500 a year against R 173,900 for a museum curator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate