How much does a tailor make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 3,581 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,611
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 0.7 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. Iceland estimate | $57,450 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $56,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $52,520 |
| 88. Georgia estimate | $2,673 |
| 89. South Africa estimate | $2,611 |
| 90. Vanuatu estimate | $2,422 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $101 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Fabric cutterR 46,490
- EmbroidererR 49,630
- UpholstererR 50,010
- TannerR 52,100
- ShoemakerR 48,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 3,581 a month, R 42,970 a year.
How much does a tailor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 37,650 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 50,920.
Which country pays a tailor the most?
United States, with a median of $41,640 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a tailor make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $41,640 a year against $2,611 in South Africa, 16.0 times more.
Who makes more, a tailor or a fabric cutter?
A fabric cutter: R 46,490 a year against R 42,970 for a tailor, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate