Registered Nurse Salary in South Africa
Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. The South Africa median is $31,799 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$31,799
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,648
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$31,799
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$15.29
varies by city
Registered Nurse salary by city in South Africa
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town, ZA | $31,799 | $2,648 | 0% |
| Durban, ZA | $31,799 | $2,648 | 0% |
| Pretoria, ZA | $31,799 | $2,648 | 0% |
| Gqeberha, ZA | $31,799 | $2,648 | 0% |
| Pietermaritzburg, ZA | $31,799 | $2,648 | 0% |
| Bloemfontein, ZA | $31,799 | $2,648 | 0% |
| East London, ZA | $31,799 | $2,648 | 0% |
| Vereeniging, ZA | $31,799 | $2,648 | 0% |
| Welkom, ZA | $31,799 | $2,648 | 0% |
| Newcastle, ZA | $31,799 | $2,648 | 0% |
| Krugersdorp, ZA | $31,799 | $2,648 | 0% |
| Johannesburg, ZA | $22,259 | $1,853 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a registered nurse make in South Africa?
- The national median registered nurse salary in South Africa is about R 520 000 per year (R 43 300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 364 000 to R 520 000.
- Which South Africa city pays registered nurses the most?
- Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 520 000 per year.
- Which South Africa city pays registered nurses the least?
- Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 364 000 per year for a registered nurse.
- What is the typical salary range for a registered nurse in South Africa?
- Across South Africa cities we cover, registered nurse pay commonly spans from about R 241 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 691 600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many South Africa cities have registered nurse salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes registered nurse pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
- Is registered nurse 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 Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist.