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How much does a sorter make in South Africa?

R 32,310a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 2,692 a month. estimate

Equals
$1,963
Compared with the median pay in South Africa
0.5 times
Data from
2020

Where South Africa ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandPalauKenyaSouth Africa, rank 97

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What refuse sorters earn in South Africa
Lowest 10%: R 27,620Median: R 32,310Highest 10%: R 38,270

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$64,730
2. Iceland estimate$64,420
3. Germany$50,100
96. Tunisia estimate$1,982
97. South Africa estimate$1,963
98. Jamaica estimate$1,951
143. Kenya estimate$127
Compare refuse sorters in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a sorter make a month in South Africa?

The median gross salary is R 2,692 a month, R 32,310 a year.

How much does a sorter make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 27,620 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 38,270.

Which country pays a sorter the most?

Germany, with a median of $50,100 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a sorter make more in South Africa or in United States?

In United States: $49,690 a year against $1,963 in South Africa, 25.3 times more.

Who makes more, a sorter or a courier?

A sorter: R 32,310 a year against R 29,760 for a courier, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate