How much does a receptionist make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 3,748 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,733
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 143 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 | $65,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $49,410 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $48,970 |
| 96. Bhutan estimate | $2,748 |
| 97. South Africa estimate | $2,733 |
| 98. Tunisia estimate | $2,555 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $439 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Travel agentR 51,020
- Customer service clerkR 50,070
- Switchboard operatorR 55,510
- Hotel receptionistR 44,920
- Information clerkR 51,770
- Survey enumeratorR 51,400
- Client information workers not elsewhere classifiedR 49,830
Frequently asked questions
How much does a receptionist make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 3,748 a month, R 44,980 a year.
How much does a receptionist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 40,230 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 50,170.
Which country pays a receptionist the most?
Germany, with a median of $38,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a receptionist make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $38,010 a year against $2,733 in South Africa, 13.9 times more.
Who makes more, a receptionist or a travel agent?
A travel agent: R 51,020 a year against R 44,980 for a receptionist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate