How much does a patent agent make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 10,250 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,471
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $107,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $86,980 |
| 3. Germany | $83,970 |
| 75. Samoa estimate | $7,491 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $7,471 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $7,401 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $464 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs agentR 97,130
- Event coordinatorR 96,960
- Employment agentR 105,700
- Real estate agentR 107,900
- Finance adviserR 132,500
- Loan officerR 109,800
- Accounts clerkR 96,210
- StatisticianR 118,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a patent agent make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 10,250 a month, R 123,000 a year.
How much does a patent agent make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 99,440 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 156,000.
Which country pays a patent agent the most?
Germany, with a median of $83,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a patent agent make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $81,240 a year against $7,471 in South Africa, 10.9 times more.
Who makes more, a patent agent or a customs agent?
A patent agent: R 123,000 a year against R 97,130 for a customs agent, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate