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Physician Salary in South Africa

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. The South Africa median is $92,339 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$92,339
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,693
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$92,339
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$44.39
varies by city

Physician salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$92,339
Durban, ZA$92,339
Pretoria, ZA$92,339
Gqeberha, ZA$92,339
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$92,339
Bloemfontein, ZA$92,339
East London, ZA$92,339
Vereeniging, ZA$92,339
Welkom, ZA$92,339
Newcastle, ZA$92,339
Krugersdorp, ZA$92,339
Johannesburg, ZA$64,821

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make in South Africa?
The national median physician salary in South Africa is about R 1 510 000 per year (R 125 800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 1 060 000 to R 1 510 000.
Which South Africa city pays physicians the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 1 510 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays physicians the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 1 060 000 per year for a physician.
What is the typical salary range for a physician in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, physician pay commonly spans from about R 750 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 2 174 400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have physician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is physician 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, Pharmacist.