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 516 000 per year, based on 1 006 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chemist job opportunities in South Africa are Durban, Workfromhome, Rustenburg, Stellenbosch, Cape Town. Durban leads with 59 job openings.
Explore 1 006 Chemist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.
