The average Eskom employee earns R2,580 a day – with a R85 million payday for the bosses

BusinessTech | 31-08-2026 12:20pm |

Eskom, South Africa's state-owned power utility, has reported that its top executives received over R85 million in pay for 2026, while the average salary for workers approaches R1 million annually. This translates to an average daily wage of R2,580 for employees. The disclosure highlights the significant disparity between executive compensation and worker pay within the company.

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