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Radiologist Salary in South Africa

The South Africa median is $111,696 per year, with observed city pay up to Johannesburg at $78,187.

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Radiologist pay in South Africa: Johannesburg leads, Johannesburg trails

The South Africa national median for a radiologist is R 1 800 000 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about R 1 260 000 in Johannesburg to R 1 260 000 in Johannesburg (1×).

Radiologists interpret medical images to diagnose and guide treatment of disease. Common screening skills include Imaging, Diagnosis, Anatomy, and Attention.

A modeled national band runs about R 1 184 400–R 2 552 400 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +5% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every South African city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat R 1 800 000 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

South Africa shows about 3.2% CPI in 2025. A radiologist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Pharmacist.

How to use Radiologist pay data in South Africa

Start with the national median (R 1 800 000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the South Africa hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: R 1 184 400 (10th) → R 1 800 000 (median) → R 2 552 400 (90th). Johannesburg’s observed median is R 1 260 000, with a local band about R 891 000–R 1 780 000. If an offer is “at the South Africa median” but the job is in Johannesburg, you may still be under local market.

National median
$111,696
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,308
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$78,187
Johannesburg, ZA
Hourly (national)
$53.70
varies by city

Radiologist salary by city in South Africa

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Johannesburg, ZA$78,187

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a radiologist make in South Africa?
The national median is about R 1 800 000 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about R 1 260 000 to R 1 260 000.
Which South Africa city pays radiologists the most?
Johannesburg, ZA leads observed metros at about R 1 260 000 per year (-30% vs national).
How many South Africa cities have radiologist salary data?
1 metros list observed radiologist percentiles in ZAR on this site.
Is radiologist in demand in South Africa?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +5% over ten years. Local hiring still follows South African industry mix.