How much does a metallurgist make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 9,507 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,932
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 143 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 | $99,310 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $80,700 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $77,280 |
| 75. Samoa estimate | $6,950 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $6,932 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $6,866 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $431 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Wind technicianR 98,530
- Technical aideR 112,600
- Electrical technicianR 117,900
- Electronics engineering technicianR 110,000
- Mechanical engineering technicianR 121,500
- Chemical engineering technicianR 119,600
- DraughtspersonR 108,500
- Laser technicianR 119,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metallurgist make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 9,507 a month, R 114,100 a year.
How much does a metallurgist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 94,830 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 136,600.
Which country pays a metallurgist the most?
Australia, with a median of $73,520 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metallurgist make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $71,360 a year against $6,932 in South Africa, 10.3 times more.
Who makes more, a metallurgist or a wind technician?
A metallurgist: R 114,100 a year against R 98,530 for a wind technician, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate