How much does a switchboard operator make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 4,626 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,373
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 0.8 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 | $80,610 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $60,980 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $60,450 |
| 97. Bhutan estimate | $3,391 |
| 98. South Africa estimate | $3,373 |
| 99. Tunisia estimate | $3,153 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $542 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Travel agentR 51,020
- Customer service clerkR 50,070
- Hotel receptionistR 44,920
- Information clerkR 51,770
- ReceptionistR 44,980
- Survey enumeratorR 51,400
- Client information workers not elsewhere classifiedR 49,830
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 4,626 a month, R 55,510 a year.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 50,110 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 65,920.
Which country pays a switchboard operator the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $48,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a switchboard operator make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $38,910 a year against $3,373 in South Africa, 11.5 times more.
Who makes more, a switchboard operator or a travel agent?
A switchboard operator: R 55,510 a year against R 51,020 for a travel agent, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate