How much does a payroll clerk make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 4,977 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,629
- 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 | $86,730 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $65,610 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $65,030 |
| 97. Bhutan estimate | $3,648 |
| 98. South Africa estimate | $3,629 |
| 99. Tunisia estimate | $3,392 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $583 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Accounts assistantR 55,050
- Audit clerkR 59,280
- Stock coordinatorR 52,550
- Production line coordinatorR 60,870
- Transport clerksR 60,270
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll clerk make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 4,977 a month, R 59,720 a year.
How much does a payroll clerk make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 51,130 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 68,260.
Which country pays a payroll clerk the most?
United States, with a median of $58,260 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a payroll clerk make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $58,260 a year against $3,629 in South Africa, 16.1 times more.
Who makes more, a payroll clerk or an accounts assistant?
A payroll clerk: R 59,720 a year against R 55,050 for an accounts assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate