Travel Agent Average Salary in South Africa 2021
How much money does a Travel Agent make in South Africa?
LOW
9,690
ZAR AVERAGE
19,800
ZAR HIGH
30,800
ZAR
A person working as a Travel Agent in South Africa typically earns around 19,800 ZAR per month. Salaries range from 9,690 ZAR (lowest) to 30,800 ZAR (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Travel Agent salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Travel Agent Salary Distribution in South Africa
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Travel Agent salaries in South Africa range from 9,690 ZAR per month (minimum salary) to 30,800 ZAR per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 20,200 ZAR per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Travel Agent(s) are earning less than 20,200 ZAR while the other half are earning more than 20,200 ZAR. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Travel Agent(s) are earning less than 13,400 ZAR while 75% of them are earning more than 13,400 ZAR. Also from the diagram, 75% of Travel Agent(s) are earning less than 26,000 ZAR while 25% are earning more than 26,000 ZAR.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning 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
Travel Agent Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Travel Agent salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Travel Agent with less than two years of experience makes approximately 11,500 ZAR per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 14,800 ZAR per month, 29% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 20,400 ZAR per month, 38% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Travel Agent(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 25,200 ZAR per month, 24% 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 27,000 ZAR per month, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 28,800 ZAR per month, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Travel Agent average salary change by experience in South Africa
| 0 - 2 Years | 11,500 ZAR | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +29% | 14,800 ZAR |
| 5 - 10 Years | +38% | 20,400 ZAR |
| 10 - 15 Years | +24% | 25,200 ZAR |
| 15 - 20 Years | +7% | 27,000 ZAR |
| 20+ Years | +7% | 28,800 ZAR |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Travel Agent Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Travel Agent(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
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 Travel Agent salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of a Travel Agent is 14,800 ZAR per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 21,100 ZAR per month, 43% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 29,100 ZAR per month, 38% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Travel Agent average salary difference by education level in South Africa
| High School | 14,800 ZAR | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +43% | 21,100 ZAR |
| Bachelor's Degree | +38% | 29,100 ZAR |
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Travel Agent Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Travel Agent employees in South Africa earn 7% less than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 18,900 ZAR | |
| Female | +8% | 20,400 ZAR |
Salary Comparison By Gender in South Africa for all Careers
Travel Agent Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in South Africa
How much are annual salary increments in South Africa for Travel Agent(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Travel Agent
Travel Agent(s) in South Africa are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 19 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 18 months.
South Africa / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely 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
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2020
| Banking | 3% | |
| Energy | 6% | |
| Information Technology | 9% | |
| Healthcare | 3% | |
| Travel | 6% | |
| Construction | 9% | |
| Education | 3% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in South Africa for the year 2020. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Travel Agent Bonus and Incentive Rates in South Africa
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Travel Agent is considered to be a moderate bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
46% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 54% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 54% | |
| No Bonus | 46% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, 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 BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese 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 Generators | Supporting 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: | Example: |
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.
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.
Travel Agent Average Hourly Wage in South Africa
110 ZAR per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in South Africa is 110 ZAR. This means that the average Travel Agent in South Africa earns approximately 110 ZAR for every worked hour.
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 fix 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.
Travel Agent VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Travel Agent is 5% less than that of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering. Also, Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering salaries are 33% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| All Rounder | 13,800 ZAR |  -30% |
| Assistant Executive Housekeeper | 9,470 ZAR | -52% |
| Assistant Food and Beverage Director | 40,700 ZAR |  +110% |
| Assistant Hospitality Manager | 43,600 ZAR | +120% |
| Assistant Storekeeper | 8,760 ZAR | -56% |
| Assistant Tour Manager | 20,900 ZAR | +6% |
| Baker and Pastrycook | 11,500 ZAR | -42% |
| Bakery Manager | 24,800 ZAR | +25% |
| Bakery Superintendent | 16,600 ZAR | -16% |
| Banquet Manager | 17,600 ZAR | -11% |
| Banquet Server | 9,980 ZAR | -50% |
| Bar Attendant | 11,100 ZAR | -44% |
| Bar Manager | 22,400 ZAR | +13% |
| Bar Supervisor | 15,500 ZAR | -22% |
| Barista | 13,200 ZAR | -33% |
| Bartender | 13,100 ZAR | -34% |
| Bellman | 10,500 ZAR | -47% |
| Beverage Manager | 26,700 ZAR | +35% |
| Bistro Attendant | 10,900 ZAR | -45% |
| Buffet Chef | 20,300 ZAR | +3% |
| Buffet Host | 10,800 ZAR | -45% |
| Buffet Manager | 24,200 ZAR | +22% |
| Butcher and Slaughterer | 9,100 ZAR | -54% |
| Cafeteria Manager | 20,700 ZAR | +5% |
| Cake Decorator | 12,500 ZAR | -37% |
| Casino Shift Manager | 38,000 ZAR | +92% |
| Chain Store Customer Support | 17,100 ZAR | -14% |
| Chef | 21,000 ZAR | +6% |
| Club Manager | 40,200 ZAR | +100% |
| Cluster Director | 50,600 ZAR | +160% |
| Cluster Revenue Manager | 39,700 ZAR | +100% |
| Cocktail Server | 10,500 ZAR | -47% |
| Coffee Shop Manager | 38,000 ZAR | +92% |
| Concierge | 9,670 ZAR | -51% |
| Confectionery Baker | 12,800 ZAR | -35% |
| Conference Services Manager | 22,600 ZAR | +14% |
| Cook | 18,300 ZAR | -7% |
| Corporate Sous Chef | 30,000 ZAR | +52% |
| Corporate Travel Consultant | 29,300 ZAR | +48% |
| Croupier | 14,400 ZAR | -27% |
| Culinary Assistant | 9,330 ZAR | -53% |
| Culinary Associate | 9,340 ZAR | -53% |
| Dietary Aide | 20,400 ZAR | +3% |
| Dining Room Supervisor | 19,400 ZAR | -2% |
| Dishwasher | 8,690 ZAR | -56% |
| Duty Manager | 25,100 ZAR | +27% |
| Events Coordinator | 15,100 ZAR | -24% |
| Executive Chef | 24,400 ZAR | +23% |
| Executive Pastry Chef | 18,500 ZAR | -6% |
| Fast Food Cook | 17,300 ZAR | -12% |
| Fast Food Shift Supervisor | 17,500 ZAR | -11% |
| Fine Dining Cook | 30,600 ZAR | +55% |
| Fine Dining Restaurant Chef | 30,500 ZAR | +54% |
| Fleet Manager | 51,200 ZAR | +160% |
| Food and Beverage Manager | 39,500 ZAR | +100% |
| Food Consultant | 32,600 ZAR | +65% |
| Food Safety Coordinator | 24,100 ZAR | +22% |
| Food Server | 9,730 ZAR | -51% |
| Food Service Director | 36,600 ZAR | +85% |
| Food Service Manager | 42,600 ZAR | +120% |
| Food Service Sales | 23,700 ZAR | +20% |
| Food Service Worker | 10,400 ZAR | -47% |
| Front Desk Agent | 12,100 ZAR | -39% |
| Front Office Manager | 22,000 ZAR | +11% |
| Guest Service Executive | 33,900 ZAR | +71% |
| Guest Service Representative | 13,000 ZAR | -34% |
| Head Concierge | 16,300 ZAR | -18% |
| Hospitality Director | 61,700 ZAR | +210% |
| Hostess / Host | 11,400 ZAR | -42% |
| Hotel Desk Clerk | 11,600 ZAR | -41% |
| Hotel Maid | 8,990 ZAR | -55% |
| Hotel Manager | 55,800 ZAR | +180% |
| Hotel Sales Manager | 44,800 ZAR | +130% |
| Hotel Service Supervisor | 31,400 ZAR | +59% |
| Hotel Staff | 10,900 ZAR | -45% |
| Inventory Coordinator | 13,100 ZAR | -34% |
| Kitchen Manager | 19,100 ZAR | -3% |
| Kitchen Staff | 10,500 ZAR | -47% |
| Kitchen Supervisor | 18,000 ZAR | -9% |
| Line Cook | 18,000 ZAR | -9% |
| Luggage Porter | 8,420 ZAR | -57% |
| Motel Manager | 31,500 ZAR | +59% |
| Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant | 10,800 ZAR | -45% |
| Production Operator | 17,600 ZAR | -11% |
| Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator | 18,100 ZAR | -8% |
| Receptionist | 12,500 ZAR | -37% |
| Regional Restaurant Manager | 44,500 ZAR | +130% |
| Restaurant Manager | 38,000 ZAR | +92% |
| Room Reservations Manager | 37,500 ZAR | +90% |
| Room Service Manager | 35,700 ZAR | +81% |
| Sous Chef | 23,400 ZAR | +18% |
| Supervisor of Food Services | 26,300 ZAR | +33% |
| Tour Consultant | 30,100 ZAR | +52% |
| Travel Agent | 19,800 ZAR | +0% |
| Travel Consultant | 30,700 ZAR | +55% |
| Waiter / Waitress | 9,890 ZAR | -50% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Bloemfontein | 18,400 ZAR |
| Cape Town | 23,500 ZAR |
| Durban | 20,700 ZAR |
| Johannesburg | 20,200 ZAR |
| Port Elizabeth | 19,900 ZAR |
| Pretoria | 20,100 ZAR |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in South Africa earn 7% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 30,200 ZAR | |
| Public Sector | +7% | 32,300 ZAR |
