How much does a medical writer make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 14,390 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,490
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.6 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 | $95,660 |
| 2. United States | $82,630 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $78,530 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $10,890 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $10,490 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $10,160 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JournalistR 180,500
- TranslatorR 166,300
- LawyerR 240,400
- JudgeR 257,100
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedR 207,100
- Museum curatorR 173,900
- LibrarianR 179,500
- EconomistR 220,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical writer make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 14,390 a month, R 172,700 a year.
How much does a medical writer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 139,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 217,700.
Which country pays a medical writer the most?
United States, with a median of $82,630 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a medical writer make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $82,630 a year against $10,490 in South Africa, 7.9 times more.
Who makes more, a medical writer or a journalist?
A journalist: R 180,500 a year against R 172,700 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate