Manufacturing salaries in South Africa

What people earn across South African manufacturing.

Average gross pay

R25,190 / month

Estimated take-home after PAYE & UIF R21,582 / month

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Source: Statistics South Africa QES, February 2026 (P0277 Q1:2026) · official release.

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