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Physical Therapist Salary in South Africa

Physical therapists help patients recover movement and manage pain after injury or illness. The South Africa median is $35,407 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$35,407
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,954
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$35,407
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$17.02
varies by city

Physical Therapist salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$35,407
Durban, ZA$35,407
Pretoria, ZA$35,407
Gqeberha, ZA$35,407
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$35,407
Bloemfontein, ZA$35,407
East London, ZA$35,407
Vereeniging, ZA$35,407
Welkom, ZA$35,407
Newcastle, ZA$35,407
Krugersdorp, ZA$35,407
Johannesburg, ZA$24,766

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist make in South Africa?
The national median physical therapist salary in South Africa is about R 579 000 per year (R 48 300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 405 000 to R 579 000.
Which South Africa city pays physical therapists the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 579 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays physical therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 405 000 per year for a physical therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a physical therapist in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, physical therapist pay commonly spans from about R 287 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 757 300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have physical therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physical therapist pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is physical therapist in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +15% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.