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Psychiatrist Salary in South Africa

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy and medication. The South Africa median is $98,454 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$98,454
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,207
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$98,454
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$47.33
varies by city

Psychiatrist salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$98,454
Durban, ZA$98,454
Pretoria, ZA$98,454
Gqeberha, ZA$98,454
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$98,454
Bloemfontein, ZA$98,454
East London, ZA$98,454
Vereeniging, ZA$98,454
Welkom, ZA$98,454
Newcastle, ZA$98,454
Krugersdorp, ZA$98,454
Johannesburg, ZA$69,102

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychiatrist make in South Africa?
The national median psychiatrist salary in South Africa is about R 1 610 000 per year (R 134 200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 1 130 000 to R 1 610 000.
Which South Africa city pays psychiatrists the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 1 610 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays psychiatrists the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 1 130 000 per year for a psychiatrist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychiatrist in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, psychiatrist pay commonly spans from about R 798 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 2 229 900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have psychiatrist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychiatrist pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is psychiatrist in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.