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Pharmacist Salary in South Africa

Pharmacists dispense medication and advise patients and providers on safe, effective use. The South Africa median is $51,429 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$51,429
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,287
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$51,429
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$24.73
varies by city

Pharmacist salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$51,429
Durban, ZA$51,429
Pretoria, ZA$51,429
Gqeberha, ZA$51,429
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$51,429
Bloemfontein, ZA$51,429
East London, ZA$51,429
Vereeniging, ZA$51,429
Welkom, ZA$51,429
Newcastle, ZA$51,429
Krugersdorp, ZA$51,429
Johannesburg, ZA$36,018

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a pharmacist make in South Africa?
The national median pharmacist salary in South Africa is about R 841 000 per year (R 70 100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 589 000 to R 841 000.
Which South Africa city pays pharmacists the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 841 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays pharmacists the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 589 000 per year for a pharmacist.
What is the typical salary range for a pharmacist in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, pharmacist pay commonly spans from about R 417 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 1 072 300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have pharmacist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes pharmacist pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is pharmacist in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.