How much does a personal care attendant make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 4,647 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,388
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 0.8 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 | $63,690 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $63,450 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $57,300 |
| 86. Vanuatu estimate | $3,419 |
| 87. South Africa estimate | $3,388 |
| 88. Kazakhstan estimate | $3,046 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $347 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Nursing assistantR 57,210
- 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 personal care attendant make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 4,647 a month, R 55,770 a year.
How much does a personal care attendant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 48,560 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 67,090.
Which country pays a personal care attendant the most?
United States, with a median of $48,580 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a personal care attendant make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $48,580 a year against $3,388 in South Africa, 14.3 times more.
Who makes more, a personal care attendant or a day care worker?
A personal care attendant: R 55,770 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