How much does a pastry cook make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 3,964 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,890
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 0.7 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 | $63,600 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $62,130 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $58,140 |
| 88. Georgia estimate | $2,959 |
| 89. South Africa estimate | $2,890 |
| 90. Vanuatu estimate | $2,682 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $112 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- ButcherR 49,790
- Cheese makerR 63,560
- Fruit, vegetable and related preserversR 51,710
- Coffee tasterR 54,250
- Tobacco dryerR 53,540
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pastry cook make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 3,964 a month, R 47,570 a year.
How much does a pastry cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 42,550 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 53,140.
Which country pays a pastry cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $39,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a pastry cook make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $37,160 a year against $2,890 in South Africa, 12.9 times more.
Who makes more, a pastry cook or a butcher?
A butcher: R 49,790 a year against R 47,570 for a pastry cook, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate