How much does a taxi driver make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 5,917 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,314
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.1 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 | $61,770 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $59,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $59,040 |
| 75. Fiji estimate | $4,453 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $4,314 |
| 77. Jordan estimate | $4,286 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Motorcyle courierR 74,390
- Train driverR 117,500
- SignalmanR 102,500
- Bus driverR 84,950
- Truck driverR 86,470
- Farm equipment operatorR 81,530
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsR 92,660
- Crane operatorsR 99,180
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 5,917 a month, R 71,000 a year.
How much does a taxi driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 60,520 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 87,950.
Which country pays a taxi driver the most?
United States, with a median of $42,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a taxi driver make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $42,530 a year against $4,314 in South Africa, 9.9 times more.
Who makes more, a taxi driver or a motorcyle courier?
A motorcyle courier: R 74,390 a year against R 71,000 for a taxi driver, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate