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Dock Worker Average Salary in South Africa 2024

How much money does a person working as Dock Worker make in South Africa?


Average Monthly Salary
8,600 ZAR
( 103,000 ZAR yearly)

LOW
4,470
ZAR
AVERAGE
8,600
ZAR
HIGH
13,200
ZAR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working as Dock Worker in South Africa typically earns around 8,600 ZAR. Salaries range from 4,470 ZAR (lowest) to 13,200 ZAR (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Dock Worker salaries in South Africa vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Dock Worker Pay Scale and Salaries in South Africa

Median and salary distribution South Africa Dock Worker monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
7,780 ZAR or more
10% of people earn
6,930 to 7,780 ZAR
20% of people earn
5,060 ZAR or less
65% of people earn
5,060 to 6,930 ZAR
Minimum Salary
4,470 ZAR
Median
7,820 ZAR
Maximum
13,200 ZAR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries for the position Dock Worker in South Africa range from 4,470 ZAR (starting salary) to 13,200 ZAR (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 7,820 ZAR, half of the professionals who work as Dock Worker in South Africa earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Dock Worker in South Africa earn less than 6,480 ZAR, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 8,870 ZAR while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Dock Worker in South Africa compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 5,060 ZAR to 6,930 ZAR. About 20% of salaries are below the 5,060 ZAR mark, while 10% fall within the range of 6,930 ZAR to 7,780 ZAR. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 7,780 ZAR.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Dock Worker / South Africa

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
5,080 ZAR
2 - 5 Years+34%
6,810 ZAR
5 - 10 Years+30%
8,850 ZAR
10 - 15 Years+21%
10,700 ZAR
15 - 20 Years+9%
11,700 ZAR
20+ Years+5%
12,300 ZAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly South Africa Dock Worker
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Dock Worker and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 5,080 ZAR.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 6,810 ZAR, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 8,850 ZAR, 30% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 10,700 ZAR, 21% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 11,700 ZAR, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 12,300 ZAR, 5% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Dock Worker / South Africa

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Dock Worker.

High School
6,380 ZAR
Certificate or Diploma+68%
10,700 ZAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by education level monthly South Africa Dock Worker
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Dock Worker in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: High School

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 6,380 ZAR.


Level 2: Certificate or Diploma

At this level, the average salary becomes 10,700 ZAR, 68% more than the previous level.



Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Dock Worker / South Africa

Salary comparison by gender South Africa Dock Worker monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? For the people who work as Dock Worker in South Africa, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 8%.

Male
8,970 ZAR
Female-7%
8,320 ZAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in South Africa for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Dock Worker / South Africa

How much are annual salary increments in South Africa for individuals working as Dock Worker? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Dock Worker in South Africa are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 19 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 18 months.

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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

South Africa / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in South Africa is 5%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.



Bonus and Incentive Rates / Dock Worker / South Africa

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate South Africa Dock Worker
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74% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 26% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 3% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
26%
No Bonus
74%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Average Hourly Wage / Dock Worker / South Africa


50 ZAR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Dock Worker in South Africa is 50 ZAR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working as Dock Worker in South Africa is 26 ZAR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

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Additive Manufacturing Engineer26,200 ZAR+200%
Assembly Foreman9,280 ZAR+8%
Assembly Line Worker9,170 ZAR+7%
Assembly Supervisor14,100 ZAR+64%
Assistance Maintenance Manager33,500 ZAR+290%
Assistant Shipping Manager27,900 ZAR+220%
Automation Process Analyst20,200 ZAR+140%
Chemical Equipment Controller21,700 ZAR+150%
Chemical Technican Apprentice18,200 ZAR+110%
CNC Machinist20,000 ZAR+130%
CNC Operator19,000 ZAR+120%
CNC Programmer22,600 ZAR+160%
Colour Technologist11,600 ZAR+35%
Contracts Manager37,500 ZAR+340%
Data Collection Coordinator15,800 ZAR+84%
Demand Planner12,900 ZAR+50%
Derrick Operator9,530 ZAR+11%
Digital Twin Engineer26,400 ZAR+210%
Director of Manufacturing54,500 ZAR+530%
Dock Worker8,600 ZAR+0%
Drying Technician9,000 ZAR+5%
Equipment Operator8,370 ZAR-3%
Export Sales Coordinator27,100 ZAR+220%
Factory Superintendent13,600 ZAR+58%
Factory Worker9,660 ZAR+12%
Failure Analysis Technician14,000 ZAR+63%
Fiberglass Laminator9,450 ZAR+10%
Food Technologist15,800 ZAR+84%
Forklift Driver9,580 ZAR+11%
Forklift Operator9,420 ZAR+10%
Forming Machine Operator9,870 ZAR+15%
Furnace Operator9,220 ZAR+7%
Gas Appliance Repairer9,500 ZAR+11%
General Warehouse Associate15,700 ZAR+83%
Green Product Designer24,900 ZAR+190%
Heavy Equipment Operator12,300 ZAR+43%
HSE Manager37,400 ZAR+340%
Industrial Cybersecurity Specialist29,500 ZAR+240%
Industrial Engineer30,600 ZAR+260%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic18,300 ZAR+110%
Industrial Production Manager51,900 ZAR+500%
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer28,400 ZAR+230%
Intake Operator11,700 ZAR+36%
Key Account Manager44,100 ZAR+410%
Lean Manufacturing Specialist28,200 ZAR+230%
Lift Truck Operator9,140 ZAR+6%
Loading Supervisor15,900 ZAR+85%
Logistic Coordinator23,200 ZAR+170%
Logistics Clerk11,600 ZAR+35%
Machine Operator8,920 ZAR+4%
Machinist9,260 ZAR+8%
Maintenance Manager33,800 ZAR+290%
Maintenance Store Clerk9,700 ZAR+13%
Manufacturing Engineer29,700 ZAR+250%
Manufacturing Engineering Manager44,400 ZAR+420%
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist31,400 ZAR+270%
Manufacturing Manager51,800 ZAR+500%
Manufacturing Operative15,000 ZAR+75%
Manufacturing Production Technician11,200 ZAR+30%
Manufacturing Supervisor24,800 ZAR+190%
Manufacturing Technician10,900 ZAR+27%
Materials Manager39,300 ZAR+360%
Materials Supervisor26,700 ZAR+210%
Mechanical Fitter Engineer31,000 ZAR+260%
Mechanical Foreman9,400 ZAR+9%
Merchandise Planner14,900 ZAR+73%
Metrology Engineer27,500 ZAR+220%
Operations Engineer28,000 ZAR+230%
Operations Manager46,200 ZAR+440%
Order Management Coordinator24,300 ZAR+180%
Order Processing Manager39,100 ZAR+350%
Order Selector11,200 ZAR+30%
Package Handler8,810 ZAR+3%
Packaging Manager31,500 ZAR+270%
Packer9,300 ZAR+8%
Packing Deputy Supervisor25,000 ZAR+190%
Planning Manager41,000 ZAR+380%
Plant Manager47,800 ZAR+460%
Precision Instrument Repairer13,200 ZAR+54%
Predictive Maintenance Analyst29,300 ZAR+240%
Process Technician11,500 ZAR+34%
Product Manager49,200 ZAR+470%
Production Analyst41,300 ZAR+380%
Production Director57,400 ZAR+570%
Production Engineer31,000 ZAR+260%
Production Engineering Supervisor45,400 ZAR+430%
Production Inspector30,500 ZAR+250%
Production Laborer7,990 ZAR-7%
Production Manager55,600 ZAR+550%
Production Operator13,100 ZAR+52%
Production Scheduler23,200 ZAR+170%
Production Supervisor30,200 ZAR+250%
Production Technician13,100 ZAR+52%
Production Worker12,000 ZAR+40%
Quality Control Analyst39,500 ZAR+360%
Quality Control Inspector31,900 ZAR+270%
Quality Control Manager44,000 ZAR+410%
Service Technician11,100 ZAR+29%
SHEQ Officer13,500 ZAR+57%
Shipping Manager43,900 ZAR+410%
Small Engine Mechanic16,200 ZAR+88%
Smart Factory Consultant35,600 ZAR+310%
Spray Painter9,380 ZAR+9%
Sterile Processing Technician10,300 ZAR+20%
Structural Welder7,970 ZAR-7%
Supply Chain Operative24,500 ZAR+190%
Sustainable Manufacturing Specialist37,200 ZAR+330%
Technical Operator12,200 ZAR+42%
Technology Development Manager51,800 ZAR+500%
Testing Technician21,800 ZAR+150%
Toolmaker15,000 ZAR+75%
Warehouse Forklift Operator9,430 ZAR+10%
Warehouse Operative9,730 ZAR+13%
Warehouse Worker9,740 ZAR+13%
Warranty Handler16,700 ZAR+94%
Welder9,410 ZAR+9%
Workshop Manager32,600 ZAR+280%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Cape Town9,360 ZAR
Johannesburg8,730 ZAR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in South Africa is 7% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
30,400 ZAR
Public Sector+7%
32,400 ZAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for the job title Dock Worker in South Africa?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 7,820 ZAR and 8,870 ZAR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for a careers like Dock Worker in South Africa ranges from 4,470 ZAR to 6,480 ZAR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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