50% of professionals earn between R 300 000 - R 750 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 480 000
The average salary for a Chemist in South Africa is ZAR 300 000 - ZAR 750 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 615 000 per year, based on 217 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chemist job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Durban, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Randburg. Cape Town leads with 44 job openings.
Leading employers for Chemist roles in South Africa include Hire Resolve, Esteem Recruitment, Elchemie, Interdot Solutions, Boikago Group.
Explore 217 Chemist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.