How much does a soldier make in South Africa?
R 190,600a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 15,890 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $14,310
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 3.6 times
- Data from
- 2017
Where South Africa ranks among 111 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What armed forces occupations, other ranks earn in South Africa
Lowest 10%: R 155,400Median: R 190,600Highest 10%: R 224,800
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $139,000 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $105,900 |
| 3. Austria estimate | $96,090 |
| 35. Hungary estimate | $16,590 |
| 36. South Africa estimate | $14,310 |
| 37. Brunei estimate | $13,900 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 15,890 a month, R 190,600 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 155,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 224,800.
Which country pays a soldier the most?
United States, with a median of $78,350 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a soldier make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $78,350 a year against $14,310 in South Africa, 5.5 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2017. How we calculate