How much does a rig driller make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 8,497 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,195
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.5 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. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $88,700 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $85,660 |
| 75. Fiji estimate | $6,395 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $6,195 |
| 77. Jordan estimate | $6,155 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- MinersR 101,700
- Stone planerR 84,910
- Stone fabricatorR 84,270
- Metal casterR 89,510
- Metal filerR 82,110
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsR 93,970
- Photo retoucherR 71,260
- Cure operatorR 79,860
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 8,497 a month, R 102,000 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 88,610 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 119,700.
Which country pays a rig driller the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rig driller make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $57,170 a year against $6,195 in South Africa, 9.2 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?
A rig driller: R 102,000 a year against R 84,910 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate