How much does a medical assistant make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 6,882 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,017
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 141 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 | $71,890 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $58,410 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $55,940 |
| 73. Samoa estimate | $5,031 |
| 74. South Africa estimate | $5,017 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $4,970 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistR 90,700
- Health records clerkR 99,930
- Community health workerR 102,200
- OpticianR 87,670
- Therapy assistantR 78,400
- Quality inspectorR 112,800
- ParamedicR 115,300
- Health screenerR 93,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 6,882 a month, R 82,580 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 75,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 91,800.
Which country pays a medical assistant the most?
Germany, with a median of $46,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a medical assistant make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $5,017 in South Africa, 9.1 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: R 90,700 a year against R 82,580 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate