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Psychologist Salary in South Africa

Psychologists study behavior and help clients manage mental and emotional challenges. The South Africa median is $38,342 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$38,342
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,198
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$38,342
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$18.43
varies by city

Psychologist salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$38,342
Durban, ZA$38,342
Pretoria, ZA$38,342
Gqeberha, ZA$38,342
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$38,342
Bloemfontein, ZA$38,342
East London, ZA$38,342
Vereeniging, ZA$38,342
Welkom, ZA$38,342
Newcastle, ZA$38,342
Krugersdorp, ZA$38,342
Johannesburg, ZA$26,846

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychologist make in South Africa?
The national median psychologist salary in South Africa is about R 627 000 per year (R 52 300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 439 000 to R 627 000.
Which South Africa city pays psychologists the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 627 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays psychologists the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 439 000 per year for a psychologist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychologist in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, psychologist pay commonly spans from about R 311 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 868 400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have psychologist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychologist pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is psychologist in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.