A security officer’s salary shocked South Africans and sparked discussion

A Security Officer's Salary Sparks Discussion in South Africa

A viral TikTok video has revealed a security officer's payslip, surprising South Africans with high earnings and sparking discussion about income comparisons.

A TikTok user, @liferesetwithboni, posted a video on 12 October 2025, showing a Grade A security officer's payslip with a gross monthly earning of R55,991.21.

After deductions, including tax and UIF, the net pay was R39,670.37, still higher than what many teachers earn.

The video sparked curiosity and discussion about salaries in the private sector compared with the public sector.

Author's summary: Security officer's high salary sparks income discussion.

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Briefly Briefly — 2025-10-13

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