How much does a secretary make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 4,624 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,371
- 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 | $80,580 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $60,960 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $60,420 |
| 97. Bhutan estimate | $3,390 |
| 98. South Africa estimate | $3,371 |
| 99. Tunisia estimate | $3,152 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $542 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Office clerkR 53,970
- TypistR 51,500
- Data entry clerkR 48,910
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 4,624 a month, R 55,490 a year.
How much does a secretary make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 48,110 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 63,410.
Which country pays a secretary the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,890 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a secretary make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $47,540 a year against $3,371 in South Africa, 14.1 times more.
Who makes more, a secretary or a typist?
A secretary: R 55,490 a year against R 51,500 for a typist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate