How much does a professor make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 16,570 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,080
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 3.0 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. Switzerland estimate | $110,100 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $90,410 |
| 3. United States | $84,060 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $12,530 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $12,080 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $11,690 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $395 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Vocational teacherR 180,100
- High school teacherR 194,500
- Elementary school teacherR 183,200
- Preschool teacherR 154,500
- Education officerR 182,400
- Special needs teacherR 185,100
- Esol teacherR 156,800
- Music teacherR 162,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a professor make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 16,570 a month, R 198,800 a year.
How much does a professor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 159,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 268,000.
Which country pays a professor the most?
United States, with a median of $84,060 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a professor make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $84,060 a year against $12,080 in South Africa, 7.0 times more.
Who makes more, a professor or a vocational teacher?
A professor: R 198,800 a year against R 180,100 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate