South Africa's 'Average Salary' Isn't What Most People Actually Earn
[Scrolla] South Africa's average monthly salary is around R29,500, according to Stats SA, but the true middle-ground figure is closer to R27,200. A small number of highly paid executives and professionals pull the national average up, whi
South Africa's average monthly salary is approximately R29,500 according to Stats SA, though the median figure sits closer to R27,200. A small number of highly paid executives and professionals inflate the national average, while most workers earn considerably less, many at or near minimum wage.
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