How much does a social care worker make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 7,975 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,815
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 142 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 | $83,310 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $67,690 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $64,830 |
| 74. Samoa estimate | $5,830 |
| 75. South Africa estimate | $5,815 |
| 76. El Salvador estimate | $5,760 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $361 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Legal aideR 103,600
- Religious workerR 91,060
- AthleteR 105,900
- Sport coachR 76,640
- Riding instructorR 78,710
- PhotographerR 90,630
- Set designerR 92,230
- Museum technicianR 91,750
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social care worker make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 7,975 a month, R 95,700 a year.
How much does a social care worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 85,050 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 108,800.
Which country pays a social care worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $59,220 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social care worker make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $45,930 a year against $5,815 in South Africa, 7.9 times more.
Who makes more, a social care worker or a legal aide?
A legal aide: R 103,600 a year against R 95,700 for a social care worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate