Wages in South Africa increased to 29997 ZAR/Month in the first quarter of 2026 from 29738 ZAR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2025. Wages in South Africa averaged 17318.46 ZAR/Month from 2004 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 29997.00 ZAR/Month in the first 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 16754.00 17099.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Rate 39.70 40.60 percent Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 59.00 59.30 percent Mar 2026
Population 63.10 63.02 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 8137.00 7836.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 32.70 31.40 percent Mar 2026
Wages 29997.00 29738.00 ZAR/Month Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 25190.00 25538.00 ZAR/Month Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 60.90 57.00 percent Mar 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
29997.00 29738.00 29997.00 6742.00 2004 - 2026 ZAR/Month Quarterly
Current Prices, NSA

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