How much do senior government officials earn in South Africa
R 166,900a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 13,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,140
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.5 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.
What senior government officials earn in South Africa
Lowest 10%: R 121,300Median: R 166,900Highest 10%: R 236,000
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $175,500 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $166,400 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $140,100 |
| 81. Tonga estimate | $10,200 |
| 82. South Africa estimate | $10,140 |
| 83. Paraguay estimate | $9,916 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $697 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- LegislatorsR 67,780
- Traditional chiefs and heads of villageR 168,300
- Trades union officialR 150,700
- CEOR 171,700
Frequently asked questions
How much do senior government officials earn a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 13,900 a month, R 166,900 a year.
Which country pays senior government officials the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $131,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do senior government officials earn more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $118,100 a year against $10,140 in South Africa, 11.7 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate