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Occupational Therapist Salary in South Africa

Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after injury or illness. The South Africa median is $34,367 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$34,367
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,862
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$34,367
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$16.52
varies by city

Occupational Therapist salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$34,367
Durban, ZA$34,367
Pretoria, ZA$34,367
Gqeberha, ZA$34,367
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$34,367
Bloemfontein, ZA$34,367
East London, ZA$34,367
Vereeniging, ZA$34,367
Welkom, ZA$34,367
Newcastle, ZA$34,367
Krugersdorp, ZA$34,367
Johannesburg, ZA$24,094

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a occupational therapist make in South Africa?
The national median occupational therapist salary in South Africa is about R 562 000 per year (R 46 800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 394 000 to R 562 000.
Which South Africa city pays occupational therapists the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 562 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays occupational therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 394 000 per year for a occupational therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a occupational therapist in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, occupational therapist pay commonly spans from about R 278 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 735 100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have occupational therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes occupational therapist pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is occupational therapist in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +12% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.