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How much does a museum curator make in South Africa?

R 173,900a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 14,490 a month. estimate

Equals
$10,570
Compared with the median pay in South Africa
2.6 times
Data from
2020

Where South Africa ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaSouth Africa, rank 59

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What archivists and curators earn in South Africa
Lowest 10%: R 144,600Median: R 173,900Highest 10%: R 215,000

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$96,350
2. Luxembourg estimate$79,100
3. Iceland estimate$68,930
58. Malaysia estimate$10,970
59. South Africa estimate$10,570
60. Marshall Islands estimate$10,230
144. Nigeria estimate$346
Compare archivists and curators in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a museum curator make a month in South Africa?

The median gross salary is R 14,490 a month, R 173,900 a year.

How much does a museum curator make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 144,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 215,000.

Which country pays a museum curator the most?

Germany, with a median of $67,730 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a museum curator make more in South Africa or in United States?

In United States: $63,870 a year against $10,570 in South Africa, 6.0 times more.

Who makes more, a museum curator or a librarian?

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