How much does a power plant operator make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 10,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,654
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 143 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. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $89,110 |
| 75. Samoa estimate | $7,675 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $7,654 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $7,582 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $476 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Water plant operatorR 108,200
- Chemical operatorR 122,400
- Process operatorR 138,700
- Metal furnace operatorR 112,800
- Pulp control workerR 97,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 10,500 a month, R 126,000 a year.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 105,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 145,300.
Which country pays a power plant operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a power plant operator make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $79,440 a year against $7,654 in South Africa, 10.4 times more.
Who makes more, a power plant operator or a water plant operator?
A power plant operator: R 126,000 a year against R 108,200 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate