How much does a physical therapist make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 14,320 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,440
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.6 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 144 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. United States | $101,400 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $95,230 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $78,180 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $10,840 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $10,440 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $10,110 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $342 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistR 229,600
- PharmacistR 209,200
- Public health inspectorR 194,600
- DietitianR 170,000
- Speech therapistR 177,300
- OptometristR 188,800
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedR 168,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 14,320 a month, R 171,900 a year.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 153,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 191,800.
Which country pays a physical therapist the most?
United States, with a median of $101,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a physical therapist make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $101,400 a year against $10,440 in South Africa, 9.7 times more.
Who makes more, a physical therapist or a dentist?
A dentist: R 229,600 a year against R 171,900 for a physical therapist, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate