How much does a nursing assistant make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 4,768 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,476
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $65,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,090 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $58,790 |
| 86. Vanuatu estimate | $3,508 |
| 87. South Africa estimate | $3,476 |
| 88. Kazakhstan estimate | $3,125 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $356 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Personal care attendantR 55,770
- Personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classifiedR 57,110
- Day care workerR 52,980
- Preschool teaching assistantR 53,230
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 4,768 a month, R 57,210 a year.
How much does a nursing assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 52,350 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 62,210.
Which country pays a nursing assistant the most?
Germany, with a median of $46,320 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a nursing assistant make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $42,320 a year against $3,476 in South Africa, 12.2 times more.
Who makes more, a nursing assistant or a day care worker?
A nursing assistant: R 57,210 a year against R 52,980 for a day care worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate