How much does a process operator make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 11,560 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,428
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.1 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 | $120,800 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $98,120 |
| 75. Samoa estimate | $8,451 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $8,428 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $8,348 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $524 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorR 126,000
- Water plant operatorR 108,200
- Chemical operatorR 122,400
- Metal furnace operatorR 112,800
- Pulp control workerR 97,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does a process operator make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 11,560 a month, R 138,700 a year.
How much does a process operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 115,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 151,800.
Which country pays a process operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a process operator make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $90,010 a year against $8,428 in South Africa, 10.7 times more.
Who makes more, a process operator or a power plant operator?
A process operator: R 138,700 a year against R 126,000 for a power plant operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate