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Surgeon Salary in South Africa

Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. The South Africa median is $109,462 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$109,462
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,124
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$109,462
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$52.63
varies by city

Surgeon salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$109,462
Durban, ZA$109,462
Pretoria, ZA$109,462
Gqeberha, ZA$109,462
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$109,462
Bloemfontein, ZA$109,462
East London, ZA$109,462
Vereeniging, ZA$109,462
Welkom, ZA$109,462
Newcastle, ZA$109,462
Krugersdorp, ZA$109,462
Johannesburg, ZA$76,440

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgeon make in South Africa?
The national median surgeon salary in South Africa is about R 1 790 000 per year (R 149 200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 1 250 000 to R 1 790 000.
Which South Africa city pays surgeons the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 1 790 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays surgeons the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 1 250 000 per year for a surgeon.
What is the typical salary range for a surgeon in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, surgeon pay commonly spans from about R 885 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 2 577 600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have surgeon salary data?
Pay by Role publishes surgeon pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is surgeon in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.