How much does a proofreader make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 4,776 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,482
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 144 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 | $83,230 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $62,960 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $62,410 |
| 97. Bhutan estimate | $3,501 |
| 98. South Africa estimate | $3,482 |
| 99. Tunisia estimate | $3,255 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $560 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Library assistantR 50,560
- Mail carrierR 54,110
- Scribes and related workersR 55,260
- File clerkR 54,770
- Personnel clerksR 57,200
- Clerical support workers not elsewhere classifiedR 51,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a proofreader make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 4,776 a month, R 57,320 a year.
How much does a proofreader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 48,980 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 68,320.
Which country pays a proofreader the most?
Germany, with a median of $61,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a proofreader make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $51,120 a year against $3,482 in South Africa, 14.7 times more.
Who makes more, a proofreader or a library assistant?
A proofreader: R 57,320 a year against R 50,560 for a library assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate