How much does a waiter make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 3,928 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,864
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $53,830 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $53,620 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $48,430 |
| 86. Vanuatu estimate | $2,890 |
| 87. South Africa estimate | $2,864 |
| 88. Kazakhstan estimate | $2,575 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $293 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- BartenderR 49,360
- Flight attendantR 62,350
- Rail conductorR 58,530
- GuideR 54,880
- CookR 51,960
- HairdresserR 48,600
- BeauticianR 48,670
- Household managerR 56,230
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 3,928 a month, R 47,140 a year.
How much does a waiter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 36,590 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 59,690.
Which country pays a waiter the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waiter make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $35,240 a year against $2,864 in South Africa, 12.3 times more.
Who makes more, a waiter or a bartender?
A bartender: R 49,360 a year against R 47,140 for a waiter, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate