South Africa vs Switzerland: Monthly minimum wage
Monthly minimum wage over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 4,777 against 4,212 in Switzerland, a difference of 565.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2017 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Africa ranks 80th and Switzerland ranks 83rd of 173 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,090 | 3,464 | 373.5 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 4,133 | 4,078 | 55.15 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher monthly minimum wage, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 4,777 against 4,212 in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in monthly minimum wage between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 565, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for monthly minimum wage?
- South Africa ranks 80th and Switzerland ranks 83rd of 173 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Monthly minimum wage. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.