How much does a sawmill operator make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 6,649 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,847
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.2 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. Iceland estimate | $69,410 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $67,030 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,340 |
| 75. Fiji estimate | $5,004 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $4,847 |
| 77. Jordan estimate | $4,816 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $385 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Paper makerR 85,400
- MinersR 101,700
- Stone planerR 84,910
- Rig drillerR 102,000
- Stone fabricatorR 84,270
- Metal casterR 89,510
- Metal filerR 82,110
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsR 93,970
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sawmill operator make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 6,649 a month, R 79,780 a year.
How much does a sawmill operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 70,040 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 90,230.
Which country pays a sawmill operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $49,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sawmill operator make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $42,770 a year against $4,847 in South Africa, 8.8 times more.
Who makes more, a sawmill operator or a paper maker?
A paper maker: R 85,400 a year against R 79,780 for a sawmill operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate