How much does a registered nurse make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 16,650 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,140
- 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 | $110,700 |
| 2. United States | $102,500 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $90,870 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $12,600 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $12,140 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $11,750 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- MidwifeR 197,900
- DoctorR 274,600
- Specialist doctorR 330,800
- Traditional therapistR 150,900
- Paramedical practitionersR 215,000
- VeterinarianR 203,900
- DentistR 229,600
- PharmacistR 209,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 16,650 a month, R 199,800 a year.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 174,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 228,600.
Which country pays a registered nurse the most?
United States, with a median of $102,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a registered nurse make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $102,500 a year against $12,140 in South Africa, 8.4 times more.
Who makes more, a registered nurse or a doctor?
A doctor: R 274,600 a year against R 199,800 for a registered nurse, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate