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Nurse Practitioner Salary in South Africa

Nurse practitioners diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, and manage patient care with advanced training. The South Africa median is $52,896 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$52,896
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,409
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$52,896
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$25.43
varies by city

Nurse Practitioner salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$52,896
Durban, ZA$52,896
Pretoria, ZA$52,896
Gqeberha, ZA$52,896
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$52,896
Bloemfontein, ZA$52,896
East London, ZA$52,896
Vereeniging, ZA$52,896
Welkom, ZA$52,896
Newcastle, ZA$52,896
Krugersdorp, ZA$52,896
Johannesburg, ZA$37,058

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a nurse practitioner make in South Africa?
The national median nurse practitioner salary in South Africa is about R 865 000 per year (R 72 100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 606 000 to R 865 000.
Which South Africa city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 865 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays nurse practitioners the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 606 000 per year for a nurse practitioner.
What is the typical salary range for a nurse practitioner in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, nurse practitioner pay commonly spans from about R 429 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 1 150 500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have nurse practitioner salary data?
Pay by Role publishes nurse practitioner pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is nurse practitioner in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +45% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Physician, Pharmacist.