South Africa Wages: Minimum and Average
South Africa Wages Data
| Indicator | Data | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Wages | 25994 ZAR/Month | 1381.521 USD/Month | 2Q/23 |
| Wages High Skilled | 22600 ZAR/Month | 1311.488 USD/Month | 2018 |
| Wages in Manufacturing | 22731 ZAR/Month | 1208.1 USD/Month | 2Q/23 |
| Wages Low Skilled | 4380 ZAR/Month | 254.173 USD/Month | 2018 |
Latest data on Wages (ZAR/Month)
What is average wage in South Africa?
- Average Wages in South Africa increased to 25994 ZAR/Month (1381.521 USD/Month) in the second quarter of 2023. The maximum rate of average wage for employees was 23133 ZAR/Month and minimum was 6742 ZAR/Month.
- Data published Quarterly by Statistics.
Historical Data (ZAR/Month) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 25994 | 2Q/23 | 30.09.2023 |
| 25304 | 1Q/23 | 14.07.2023 |
| 26032 | 4Q/22 | 01.04.2023 |
| 24813 | 3Q/22 | 17.12.2022 |
| 24578 | 2Q/22 | 01.10.2022 |
| 23502 | 1Q/22 | 02.07.2022 |
| 23982 | 4Q/21 | 02.04.2022 |
| 24051 | 3Q/21 | 18.01.2022 |
Historical Chart by presidents (ZAR/Month)
Wages in South Africa by presidents
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Ramaphosa | 15.02.2018 - | 20004.0000 | 20004.0000 | 20004.0000 | 20004.0000 | 0.00% |
| Jacob Zuma | 09.05.2009 - 14.02.2018 | 9724.0000 | 19608.0000 | 19608.0000 | 9724.0000 | 101.65% |
| Thabo Mbeki | 16.06.1999 - 24.09.2008 | 6887.0000 | 9142.0000 | 9142.0000 | 6742.0000 | 32.74% |
Latest data on Wages High Skilled (ZAR/Month)
How much is average wage for high skilled employees in South Africa?
- Average wages for high skilled employees in South Africa increased to 22600 ZAR/Month (1311.488 USD/Month). The maximum level was 22600 ZAR/Month and minimum was 19000 ZAR/Month.
- Data published Yearly by Wageindicator Foundation.
Historical Data (ZAR/Month) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 22600 | 2018 | 04.07.2019 |
Historical Chart by presidents (ZAR/Month)
Wages High Skilled in South Africa by presidents
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Latest data on Wages in Manufacturing (ZAR/Month)
How much is average wage in manufacturing in South Africa?
- Average wages in manufacturing sector in South Africa increased to 22731 ZAR/Month (1208.1 USD/Month). The maximum level was 19788 ZAR/Month and minimum was 6250 ZAR/Month.
- Data published Quarterly by Statistics.
Historical Data (ZAR/Month) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 22731 | 2Q/23 | 30.09.2023 |
| 22257 | 1Q/23 | 14.07.2023 |
| 22517 | 4Q/22 | 01.04.2023 |
| 21839 | 3Q/22 | 17.12.2022 |
| 21401 | 2Q/22 | 01.10.2022 |
| 20901 | 1Q/22 | 02.07.2022 |
| 21234 | 4Q/21 | 02.04.2022 |
| 20600 | 3Q/21 | 18.01.2022 |
Historical Chart by presidents (ZAR/Month)
Wages in Manufacturing in South Africa by presidents
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Latest data on Wages Low Skilled (ZAR/Month)
How much is average wage for low skilled employees in South Africa?
- Average wages for low skilled employees in South Africa increased to 4380 ZAR/Month (254.173 USD/Month). The maximum level was 4380 ZAR/Month and minimum was 3840 ZAR/Month.
- Data published Yearly by Wageindicator Foundation.
Historical Data (ZAR/Month) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 4380 | 2018 | 04.07.2019 |
Historical Chart by presidents (ZAR/Month)
Wages Low Skilled in South Africa by presidents
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Other labor indicators in South Africa
| Index | Updated | Actual | Previous |
| Retirement Age Men | 2022 | 60 | 60 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2Q/23 | 32.6 % | 32.9 |
| Labor Force Participation Rate | 2Q/23 | 59.6 % | 59.4 |
| Living Wage Individual | 2018 | 381.26 USD/Month | 356.307 |
Wages in other countries
| Country | Updated | Actual | Previous |
| Tanzania | 2016 | 157.44 USD/Month | 153.61 |
| Senegal | 2Q/23 | 181.543 USD/Month | 172.766 |
| South Africa | 2Q/23 | 1381.521 USD/Month | 1343.254 |
| Botswana | 4Q/22 | 495.409 USD/Month | 458.706 |
