How much does a ship pilot make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 10,050 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,330
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $105,000 |
| 2. United States | $92,460 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $85,340 |
| 75. Samoa estimate | $7,350 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $7,330 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $7,261 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $456 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerR 128,600
- Airline pilotR 164,500
- Air traffic controllerR 161,100
- Air traffic safety technicianR 114,700
- Wind technicianR 98,530
- Technical aideR 112,600
- Electrical technicianR 117,900
- Electronics engineering technicianR 110,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship pilot make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 10,050 a month, R 120,600 a year.
How much does a ship pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 92,370 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 154,200.
Which country pays a ship pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $92,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a ship pilot make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $92,460 a year against $7,330 in South Africa, 12.6 times more.
Who makes more, a ship pilot or a chief engineer?
A chief engineer: R 128,600 a year against R 120,600 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate