How much does a metal worker make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 4,890 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,565
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 0.9 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. Iceland estimate | $78,460 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,720 |
| 88. Georgia estimate | $3,650 |
| 89. South Africa estimate | $3,565 |
| 90. Vanuatu estimate | $3,308 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BlacksmithR 57,620
- Cnc operatorR 60,860
- GrinderR 55,990
- Metal molderR 56,610
- WelderR 59,810
- MetalworkerR 61,430
- Steel erectorR 63,690
- RiggerR 67,370
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 4,890 a month, R 58,680 a year.
How much does a metal worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 50,670 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 68,420.
Which country pays a metal worker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal worker make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $3,565 in South Africa, 17.4 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a cnc operator?
A cnc operator: R 60,860 a year against R 58,680 for a metal worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate