How much does a sewing machine operator make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 5,386 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,927
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.0 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 | $56,220 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $54,290 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $53,740 |
| 75. Fiji estimate | $4,054 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $3,927 |
| 77. Jordan estimate | $3,901 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operatorR 70,400
- Textile machine operatorR 69,740
- Fabric dyerR 74,220
- Hide machine operatorR 74,690
- Gluing operatorR 68,650
- Laundry workerR 64,240
- Textile braiderR 71,760
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 5,386 a month, R 64,630 a year.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 57,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 71,880.
Which country pays a sewing machine operator the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sewing machine operator make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $3,927 in South Africa, 9.3 times more.
Who makes more, a sewing machine operator or a winder operator?
A winder operator: R 70,400 a year against R 64,630 for a sewing machine operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate