How much does a water plant operator make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 9,020 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,577
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 142 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 | $94,230 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $76,560 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $73,320 |
| 74. Samoa estimate | $6,594 |
| 75. South Africa estimate | $6,577 |
| 76. El Salvador estimate | $6,515 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $409 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorR 126,000
- Chemical operatorR 122,400
- Process operatorR 138,700
- Metal furnace operatorR 112,800
- Pulp control workerR 97,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water plant operator make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 9,020 a month, R 108,200 a year.
How much does a water plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 90,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 126,600.
Which country pays a water plant operator the most?
United States, with a median of $68,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water plant operator make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $68,970 a year against $6,577 in South Africa, 10.5 times more.
Who makes more, a water plant operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: R 126,000 a year against R 108,200 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate