A Security Officer's Salary Sparks Discussion in South Africa
A viral TikTok video has revealed a security officer's payslip, shocking South Africans with the high earnings and prompting a discussion about income comparisons.
A TikTok user, @liferesetwithboni, posted a video on October 12, 2025, showing a Grade A security officer's payslip. The document revealed a gross monthly earning of R55,991.21, consisting of a basic pay of R40,392.72, overtime pay of R10,972.32, and additional allowances, including a meal allowance of R1,884.00.
After deductions, such as tax and UIF, the net pay was R39,670.37, which is still higher than the salary of many teachers. This sparked curiosity and discussion about the differences in salaries between the private and public sectors.
The video has prompted reflection on income differences and financial awareness in South Africa.
- Gross monthly earning: R55,991.21
- Basic pay: R40,392.72
- Overtime pay: R10,972.32
- Meal allowance: R1,884.00
- Net pay: R39,670.37
Author's summary: A security officer's high salary sparks discussion in South Africa.