Wages in Manufacturing in South Africa decreased to 25190 ZAR/Month in the first quarter of 2026 from 25538 ZAR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2025. Wages in Manufacturing in South Africa averaged 15250.33 ZAR/Month from 2004 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 25538.00 ZAR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a record low of 6250.00 ZAR/Month in the second quarter of 2005. source: Statistics South Africa



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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 29997.00 29738.00 ZAR/Month Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 25190.00 25538.00 ZAR/Month Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 62.80 60.90 percent Jun 2026


South Africa Average Monthly Wages in Manufacturing
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
25190.00 25538.00 25538.00 6250.00 2004 - 2026 ZAR/Month Quarterly
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