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Dentist Salary in South Africa

Dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth, gums, and mouth. The South Africa median is $73,994 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$73,994
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,164
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$73,994
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$35.57
varies by city

Dentist salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$73,994
Durban, ZA$73,994
Pretoria, ZA$73,994
Gqeberha, ZA$73,994
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$73,994
Bloemfontein, ZA$73,994
East London, ZA$73,994
Vereeniging, ZA$73,994
Welkom, ZA$73,994
Newcastle, ZA$73,994
Krugersdorp, ZA$73,994
Johannesburg, ZA$51,857

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dentist make in South Africa?
The national median dentist salary in South Africa is about R 1 210 000 per year (R 100 800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 848 000 to R 1 210 000.
Which South Africa city pays dentists the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 1 210 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays dentists the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 848 000 per year for a dentist.
What is the typical salary range for a dentist in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, dentist pay commonly spans from about R 600 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 1 675 900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have dentist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes dentist pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is dentist in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.