Average hourly earnings of employees in South Africa
South Africa: Average hourly earnings of employees was 20 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Average hourly earnings of employees in South Africa, 2000–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2019, average hourly earnings of employees in South Africa stood at 20.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and down 37.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average hourly earnings of employees in South Africa peaked at 50.08 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.095, in 2016.
That places South Africa 54th out of 73 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Average hourly earnings of employees in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13.17 | — |
| 2001 | 13.21 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 13.01 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 13.82 | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 14.36 | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 15.87 | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 18.19 | +14.7% |
| 2007 | 20.56 | +13.0% |
| 2010 | 32.16 | +56.4% |
| 2011 | 34.35 | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 38.8 | +13.0% |
| 2013 | 47.57 | +22.6% |
| 2014 | 44.38 | -6.7% |
| 2015 | 50.08 | +12.8% |
| 2016 | 0.095 | -99.8% |
| 2017 | 0.102 | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 19 | +18527.5% |
| 2019 | 20 | +5.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.27 | 13.01 | 20.56 | 8 |
| 2010s | 28.65 | 0.095 | 50.08 | 10 |
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More work & labour data for South Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.242 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2122 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8748 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 58,057 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,698 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 49,126 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 45,189 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average hourly earnings of employees in South Africa?
- Average hourly earnings of employees in South Africa was 20 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average hourly earnings of employees recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 50.08 in 2015.
- What is the lowest average hourly earnings of employees recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.095 in 2016.
- How does South Africa rank for average hourly earnings of employees?
- South Africa ranks 54th out of 73 countries with data for 2019.
- Is average hourly earnings of employees rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Average hourly earnings of employees (Local currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. The earnings of employees relate to the gross remuneration in cash and in kind paid to employees, as a rule at regular intervals, for time worked or work done together with remuneration for time not worked, such as annual vacation, other type of paid leave or holidays. Earnings exclude employers' contributions in respect of their employees paid to social security and pension schemes and also the benefits received by employees under these schemes. Earnings also exclude severance and termination pay. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or using purchasing power parity (PPP) 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.