How much does a therapy assistant make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 6,534 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,764
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 143 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 | $68,250 |
| 2. United States | $66,080 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $55,460 |
| 75. Samoa estimate | $4,777 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $4,764 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $4,719 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $296 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistR 90,700
- Health records clerkR 99,930
- Community health workerR 102,200
- OpticianR 87,670
- Medical assistantR 82,580
- Quality inspectorR 112,800
- ParamedicR 115,300
- Health screenerR 93,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapy assistant make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 6,534 a month, R 78,400 a year.
How much does a therapy assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 65,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 92,390.
Which country pays a therapy assistant the most?
United States, with a median of $66,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a therapy assistant make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $66,080 a year against $4,764 in South Africa, 13.9 times more.
Who makes more, a therapy assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: R 90,700 a year against R 78,400 for a therapy assistant, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate