How much does a truck driver make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 7,206 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,254
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.3 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 | $75,230 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $72,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,900 |
| 75. Fiji estimate | $5,424 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $5,254 |
| 77. Jordan estimate | $5,220 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $418 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Bus driverR 84,950
- Train driverR 117,500
- SignalmanR 102,500
- Motorcyle courierR 74,390
- Taxi driverR 71,000
- Farm equipment operatorR 81,530
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsR 92,660
- Crane operatorsR 99,180
Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 7,206 a month, R 86,470 a year.
How much does a truck driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 74,310 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 97,610.
Which country pays a truck driver the most?
Australia, with a median of $61,070 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a truck driver make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $58,640 a year against $5,254 in South Africa, 11.2 times more.
Who makes more, a truck driver or a train driver?
A train driver: R 117,500 a year against R 86,470 for a truck driver, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate