How much does a sex worker make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 4,169 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,039
- 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 | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 86. Vanuatu estimate | $3,067 |
| 87. South Africa estimate | $3,039 |
| 88. Kazakhstan estimate | $2,733 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerR 57,450
- CompanionR 54,860
- EmbalmerR 60,740
- Animal carerR 51,680
- Driving instructorR 66,810
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 4,169 a month, R 50,030 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 44,080 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 57,290.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $3,039 in South Africa, 11.5 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: R 57,450 a year against R 50,030 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate