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Veterinarian Salary in South Africa

Veterinarians diagnose and treat the health conditions of animals. The South Africa median is $43,479 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$43,479
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,626
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$43,479
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$20.90
varies by city

Veterinarian salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$43,479
Durban, ZA$43,479
Pretoria, ZA$43,479
Gqeberha, ZA$43,479
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$43,479
Bloemfontein, ZA$43,479
East London, ZA$43,479
Vereeniging, ZA$43,479
Welkom, ZA$43,479
Newcastle, ZA$43,479
Krugersdorp, ZA$43,479
Johannesburg, ZA$30,454

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a veterinarian make in South Africa?
The national median veterinarian salary in South Africa is about R 711 000 per year (R 59 300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 498 000 to R 711 000.
Which South Africa city pays veterinarians the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 711 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays veterinarians the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 498 000 per year for a veterinarian.
What is the typical salary range for a veterinarian in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, veterinarian pay commonly spans from about R 352 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 969 100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have veterinarian salary data?
Pay by Role publishes veterinarian pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is veterinarian in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +19% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.