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 254 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chemist job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Durban, East London, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Cape Town leads with 47 job openings.
Leading employers for Chemist roles in South Africa include SGS, Esteem Recruitment, Elchemie, On Line Personnel, HC Recruit (Pty) Ltd.
Explore 254 Chemist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.