How much does a petty officer make in South Africa?
R 177,600a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 14,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,330
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 3.3 times
- Data from
- 2017
Where South Africa ranks among 110 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What non-commissioned armed forces officers earn in South Africa
Lowest 10%: R 152,800Median: R 177,600Highest 10%: R 196,900
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $129,500 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $98,680 |
| 3. Austria estimate | $89,530 |
| 34. Hungary estimate | $15,460 |
| 35. South Africa estimate | $13,330 |
| 36. Brunei estimate | $12,950 |
| 110. Gambia estimate | $613 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petty officer make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 14,800 a month, R 177,600 a year.
How much does a petty officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 152,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 196,900.
Which country pays a petty officer the most?
Canada, with a median of $52,480 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a petty officer make more in South Africa or in Canada?
In Canada: $52,480 a year against $13,330 in South Africa, 3.9 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2017. How we calculate