One of the dreams of most South African children is to become a pilot. However, only a few eventually pursue this career and get to achieve their goals.
Being a South African pilot is one of the most lucrative jobs or occupations to do. It is regarded as one of the most coveted professions in South Africa.
Becoming a pilot demands extra carefulness and requires a lot of preparation since you will be flying an aeroplane and carrying human beings.
The end result is really rewarding and it is absolutely one of the major reason why pilot’s salaries reflect massive compensation and rewards for the difficult work they go through.
Do pilots earn high in South Africa? You’ve probably heard the rumour countless times- and the rumours are true- but what you haven’t heard or learned about are the exact salaries of South African pilots which is what this article is basically about.
There are so many factors to be considered before arriving at what a South African pilot earns monthly as it is obtainable in other sectors and throughout the aviation industry or sector which is where pilots (in this case, South African pilots work) work primarily.
Factors Which Determine the Salary of a South African Pilot
- The pilot’s ranking
- The years of experience the pilot has
- The number of hours the pilot flies monthly
- The airline the pilot works in
South African Pilot Salaries: How much Do South African Pilots Earn?
Now that we have explained the factors which determine what salary a South African pilot earns, let’s address the ranks among South African pilots and what they earn.
A Pilot in South Africa is believed to earn around 57,700 ZAR per month. Salaries range from 28,300 ZAR (lowest) to 90,000 ZAR (highest).
The salaries of pilots in the country are majorly determined by their levels of experience. The more years of experience the higher your wage.
A Pilot with less than two years of experience makes approximately 33,500 ZAR per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 43,100 ZAR per month, 29% more than someone with less than two year’s experience.
One with experience level between five and ten years receives a salary of 59,500 ZAR per month.
Pilots having experience between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 73,700 ZAR per month, 24% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the pilot has an experience level between fifteen and twenty years, then their wage is 78,900 ZAR per month.
Finally, pilots with more than twenty years of experience receive a salary of 84,200 ZAR per month.
