How much does a photographer make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 7,552 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,506
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 143 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 | $78,890 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,100 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $61,390 |
| 75. Samoa estimate | $5,521 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $5,506 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $5,454 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $342 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Set designerR 92,230
- Museum technicianR 91,750
- ChefR 88,600
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionalsR 102,600
- Legal aideR 103,600
- Social care workerR 95,700
- Religious workerR 91,060
- AthleteR 105,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 7,552 a month, R 90,630 a year.
How much does a photographer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 78,130 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 120,900.
Which country pays a photographer the most?
Australia, with a median of $55,780 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a photographer make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $44,660 a year against $5,506 in South Africa, 8.1 times more.
Who makes more, a photographer or a legal aide?
A legal aide: R 103,600 a year against R 90,630 for a photographer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate