How much does a systems administrator make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 17,250 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,580
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 3.1 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $114,700 |
| 2. United States | $99,130 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $94,140 |
| 57. Malaysia estimate | $13,050 |
| 58. South Africa estimate | $12,580 |
| 59. Marshall Islands estimate | $12,180 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $412 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Data administratorR 207,700
- Networks engineerR 215,000
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classifiedR 215,500
- Systems analystR 225,000
- Software developerR 221,900
- Web developerR 205,100
- Software programmerR 204,900
- Software testerR 211,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a systems administrator make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 17,250 a month, R 207,000 a year.
How much does a systems administrator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 172,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 247,600.
Which country pays a systems administrator the most?
United States, with a median of $99,130 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a systems administrator make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $99,130 a year against $12,580 in South Africa, 7.9 times more.
Who makes more, a systems administrator or a networks engineer?
A networks engineer: R 215,000 a year against R 207,000 for a systems administrator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate