Wages in South Africa increased to 30611 ZAR/Month in the second quarter of 2026 from 29997 ZAR/Month in the first quarter of 2026. Wages in South Africa averaged 17471.25 ZAR/Month from 2004 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 30611.00 ZAR/Month in the second quarter of 2026 and a record low of 6742.00 ZAR/Month in the first quarter of 2005. source: Statistics South Africa



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 16739.00 16754.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Employment Rate 39.60 39.70 percent Jun 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 59.60 59.00 percent Jun 2026
Population 63.10 63.02 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 8481.00 8137.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate 33.60 32.70 percent Jun 2026
Wages 30611.00 29997.00 ZAR/Month Jun 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 25622.00 25054.00 ZAR/Month Jun 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 62.80 60.90 percent Jun 2026


South Africa Average Monthly Gross Wage
In South Africa, wages are benchmarked using the total value of salaries in the economy.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
30611.00 29997.00 30611.00 6742.00 2004 - 2026 ZAR/Month Quarterly
Current Prices, NSA

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