Average Aircraft Rigging Assembler Salary in South Africa for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Aircraft Rigging Assembler salary for 2024 in South Africa and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the South African rand. To keep things simple, we are using the ZAR currency code instead of the currency symbol R.

How Much Does an Aircraft Rigging Assembler Make in South Africa?

An Aircraft Rigging Assembler working in South Africa will typically earn around 201,100 ZAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 97,880 ZAR to the highest average salary of 315,700 ZAR.

Average Annual Salary
201,100 ZAR
Average Monthly Salary
16,758 ZAR

Lowest Annual Salary
97,880 ZAR
Lowest Monthly Salary
8,156 ZAR

Highest Annual Salary
315,700 ZAR
Highest Monthly Salary
26,308 ZAR

These are average salaries for an Aircraft Rigging Assembler in South Africa and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Aircraft Rigging Assembler to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Aircraft Rigging Assembler salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Aircraft Rigging Assembler Salaries in South Africa

So we've looked at the average salaries an Aircraft Rigging Assembler will earn in South Africa. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Aircraft Rigging Assembler can earn between 97,880 ZAR and 315,700 ZAR on average in South Africa. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Aircraft Rigging Assembler in South Africa is 207,800 ZAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 207,800 ZAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 207,800 ZAR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Aircraft Rigging Assembler salary in South Africa, 25% of the population are earning less than 137,400 ZAR while 75% of the population earn more than 137,400 ZAR.

75% of the population earn less than 265,000 ZAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 265,000 ZAR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Aircraft Rigging Assembler Salary by Experience Level in South Africa

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average aircraft rigging assembler salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Aircraft Rigging Assembler in South Africa that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 117,440 ZAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Aircraft Rigging Assembler salary would increase to 152,100 ZAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Aircraft Rigging Assembler, the average salary would be 207,700 ZAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 257,700 ZAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Aircraft Rigging Assembler with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 275,800 ZAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Aircraft Rigging Assembler with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 294,300 ZAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
117,440 ZAR
2-5 Years +29%
152,100 ZAR
5-10 Years +38%
207,700 ZAR
10-15 Years +24%
257,700 ZAR
15-20 Years +7%
275,800 ZAR
20+ Years +7%
294,300 ZAR

Aircraft Rigging Assembler Salary by Education Level in South Africa

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Aircraft Rigging Assembler in South Africa based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Aircraft Rigging Assembler in South Africa with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 164,200 ZAR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Aircraft Rigging Assembler in South Africa with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 254,700 ZAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
164,200 ZAR
Bachelor's Degree +53%
254,700 ZAR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in South Africa is around 156,000 to 467,000 ZAR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Aircraft Rigging Assembler Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In South Africa, a male aircraft rigging assembler will earn an average of 208,600 ZAR, while a female aircraft rigging assembler will earn around 191,600 ZAR.

This means that a male aircraft rigging assembler earns approximately 9% more than a female aircraft rigging assembler for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in South Africa

Male
208,600 ZAR
Female -9%
191,600 ZAR

Aircraft Rigging Assembler Average Pay Raise in South Africa

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Aircraft Rigging Assembler in South Africa is around 10% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in South Africa is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that an Aircraft Rigging Assembler in South Africa can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in South Africa for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in South Africa.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
3%
Energy
6%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
3%
Travel
6%
Construction
9%
Education
3%

Aircraft Rigging Assembler Bonus and Incentive Rates in South Africa

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Aircraft Rigging Assembler is a low bonus based job, with 29% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

71% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
29%
No Bonus
71%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in South Africa earn approximately 7% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
386,400 ZAR
Private Sector -7%
361,500 ZAR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Aircraft Rigging Assembler

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Aircraft Rigging Assembler in South Africa.

Job Title Category Salary
Aeronautical Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 431,100 ZAR
Aerospace Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 501,400 ZAR
Aerospace Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 386,400 ZAR
Air Crew Member Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 246,200 ZAR
Air Crew Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 263,900 ZAR
Air Traffic Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 228,000 ZAR
Air Traffic Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 430,500 ZAR
Aircraft Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 207,800 ZAR
Aircraft Body Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 183,600 ZAR
Aircraft Captain Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 650,800 ZAR
Aircraft Electrician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 221,500 ZAR
Aircraft Electronics Techician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 217,900 ZAR
Aircraft Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 424,900 ZAR
Aircraft Fueler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 183,700 ZAR
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 394,300 ZAR
Aircraft Maintenance Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 643,400 ZAR
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 420,100 ZAR
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 192,600 ZAR
Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 208,600 ZAR
Aircraft Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 681,900 ZAR
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 201,100 ZAR
Aircraft Quality Assurance Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 545,300 ZAR
Aircraft Service Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 190,500 ZAR
Airfield Management Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 610,100 ZAR
Airfield Operations Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 460,500 ZAR
Airline Cabin Crew Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 396,300 ZAR
Airline Copilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 447,300 ZAR
Airline Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 687,100 ZAR
Airlines Sales Director Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 795,700 ZAR
Airlines Sales Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 737,000 ZAR
Airlines Structural Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 181,600 ZAR
Airport Services Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 254,700 ZAR
Airport Services Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 778,900 ZAR
Airport Services Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 485,200 ZAR
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 180,300 ZAR
Aviation Analyst Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 537,300 ZAR
Aviation Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 440,200 ZAR
Aviation Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 836,800 ZAR
Aviation Operations Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 451,000 ZAR
Aviation Resources Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 681,900 ZAR
Aviation Safety Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 228,500 ZAR
Aviation Safety Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 769,500 ZAR
Aviation Safety Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 415,900 ZAR
Aviation Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 192,000 ZAR
Cargo and Freight Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 180,300 ZAR
Cargo Executive Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 363,000 ZAR
Chief Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 719,100 ZAR
First Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 299,500 ZAR
Fleet Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 643,800 ZAR
Fleet Management Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 263,200 ZAR
Flight Attendant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 275,800 ZAR
Flight Planner Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 369,300 ZAR
Flight Scheduler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 335,800 ZAR
Flight Simulation Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 369,300 ZAR
Freight and Cargo Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 283,700 ZAR
Helicopter Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 451,000 ZAR
Loading Bridge Operator Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 163,800 ZAR
Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 693,100 ZAR
Ramp Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 181,600 ZAR
Reservations Sales Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 228,000 ZAR
Safety and Quality Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 401,300 ZAR
Test Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 498,500 ZAR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in South Africa, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Bloemfontein 176,800 ZAR
Cape Town 215,100 ZAR
Durban 197,600 ZAR
Johannesburg 204,000 ZAR
Port Elizabeth 192,600 ZAR
Pretoria 194,600 ZAR

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