How much does a retail sales associate make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 4,613 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,363
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 0.8 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 | $63,220 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,970 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $56,880 |
| 86. Vanuatu estimate | $3,394 |
| 87. South Africa estimate | $3,363 |
| 88. Kazakhstan estimate | $3,024 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $344 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Shop keeperR 75,410
- Retail store supervisorR 62,860
- Market traderR 57,030
- Food stall holderR 51,020
- CashierR 46,210
- Runway modelR 49,910
- Promotions demonstratorR 48,870
- Door to door sellerR 56,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail sales associate make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 4,613 a month, R 55,350 a year.
How much does a retail sales associate make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 49,750 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 62,810.
Which country pays a retail sales associate the most?
Germany, with a median of $43,720 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a retail sales associate make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $35,620 a year against $3,363 in South Africa, 10.6 times more.
Who makes more, a retail sales associate or a shop keeper?
A shop keeper: R 75,410 a year against R 55,350 for a retail sales associate, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate