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Radiologist Salary in South Africa

Radiologists interpret medical images to diagnose and guide treatment of disease. The South Africa median is $110,073 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$110,073
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,173
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$110,073
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$52.92
varies by city

Radiologist salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$110,073
Durban, ZA$110,073
Pretoria, ZA$110,073
Gqeberha, ZA$110,073
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$110,073
Bloemfontein, ZA$110,073
East London, ZA$110,073
Vereeniging, ZA$110,073
Welkom, ZA$110,073
Newcastle, ZA$110,073
Krugersdorp, ZA$110,073
Johannesburg, ZA$77,051

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a radiologist make in South Africa?
The national median radiologist salary in South Africa is about R 1 800 000 per year (R 150 000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 1 260 000 to R 1 800 000.
Which South Africa city pays radiologists the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 1 800 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays radiologists the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 1 260 000 per year for a radiologist.
What is the typical salary range for a radiologist in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, radiologist pay commonly spans from about R 891 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 2 552 400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have radiologist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes radiologist pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is radiologist in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.