How much does a Biomedical Engineer earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Biomedical Engineer in South Africa ranges from ZAR 300 000 to ZAR 800 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3 job listings

How much does a Biomedical Engineer earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Biomedical Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 520 000 - ZAR 598 000 per year.

Salary Guide

Biomedical Engineer Salary in South Africa

Based on 3 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 300 000 - R 800 000

Median salary

R 520 000 - R 598 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 255K

25th percentileR 300K

MedianR 520K

75th percentileR 800K

90th percentileR 920K

50% of professionals earn between R 300 000 - R 800 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 520 000

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Biomedical Engineer

3 job openings

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The average salary for a Biomedical Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 300 000 - ZAR 800 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 559 000 per year, based on 3 active job listings.

The cities with the most Biomedical Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg. Johannesburg leads with 3 job openings.

Explore 3 Biomedical Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.