50% of professionals earn between R 162 500 - R 387 500 ZAR
The median salary is R 275 000
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The average salary for a Chemist in South Africa is ZAR 275 000 - ZAR 387 500 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 331 250 per year, based on 137 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chemist job opportunities in South Africa are East London, Durban, Randburg, Pretoria, Rustenburg. East London leads with 18 job openings.
Leading employers for Chemist roles in South Africa include Profile Personnel, Esteem Recruitment, Interdot Solutions, Valterra Platinum, SGS.
Explore 137 Chemist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.