How much does a social worker make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 14,640 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,670
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.7 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 | $97,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $79,880 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $69,610 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $11,080 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $10,670 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $10,330 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $349 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- EconomistR 220,100
- AnthropologistR 177,400
- HistorianR 185,600
- PsychologistR 197,300
- Religious professionalsR 156,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 14,640 a month, R 175,600 a year.
How much does a social worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 151,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 212,500.
Which country pays a social worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $66,850 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social worker make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $61,080 a year against $10,670 in South Africa, 5.7 times more.
Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?
An economist: R 220,100 a year against R 175,600 for a social worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate