Living Wages in Context (monthly rates in ZAR)
| 2016 | 2019 | |
| Minimum wage | 1284 | 3500 |
| Living Wage – Single Adult | 4450-6520 | 4870-7330 |
| Living Wage – Typical Family | 7690-10600 | 8240-11500 |
| Real wage of low-skilled worker | 3110-4400 | 3330-4680 |
What is the minimum salary in South Africa in 2022?
From 2015 to 2018, the average living wage in South Africa was 6252.50 ZAR/Month, with a high of 6570 ZAR/Month in 2018 and a low of 6140 ZAR/Month in 2017. Individual Living Wage in South Africa – values, historical data, and charts – was last updated in October of 2022.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in South Africa?
To cover the basics, you’ll need between R15 000 and R20 000 every month. This is also determined by the amount of dependents you have, your living status (living alone, sharing an apartment, and utilities), and your lifestyle (gym membership, smoker, alcohol drinker etc).
In South Africa, what is a poor salary?
From 2019 to 2022, the minimum wage in South Africa averaged 21.41 ZAR/Hour, with a high of 23.19 ZAR/Hour in 2022 and a low of 20 ZAR/Hour in 2019.
What is a middle-class salary in South Africa?
This implies that the ordinary middle-income consumer earning between R180,000 and R500,000 per year can live on 20% of their monthly wage for more than 20 days per month.
What is a reasonable pay in South Africa?
South Africa’s national average monthly pay ranges from a low of 7,880 ZAR per month (USD 511) to a maximum of 139,000 ZAR per month (USD 9007.) However, depending on an employee’s experience, educational qualifications, and so on, the actual maximum wage may be higher.
