▲50%
R64,800
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 7k
MEDIAN
ZAR 65k
90%
ZAR 191k
The average salary for a Production Assistant is R64,800 in 2025
Base Salary
R7k - R191k
Bonus
R101 - R149k
Total Pay
R13k - R191k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Production Assistants?
What Do Production Assistants Do?
Production Assistant Tasks
- Manage digital images, video and metadata for production team, including archiving and syncing.
- Answer phones and other communication, update files and enter data.
- Edit files when production teams cannot.
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Common Health Benefits for a Production Assistant
Medical
13%
None
88%
Gender Breakdown for Production Assistants
Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%
This data is based on 15 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Production Assistants
What is the highest pay for Production Assistants?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Production Assistant is ZAR 191k / year
What is the lowest pay for Production Assistants?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Production Assistant is ZAR 7k / year
How can Production Assistants increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Production Assistant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Production Assistant that oversees more junior Production Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.