How much does a Conservation Scientist earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Conservation Scientist in South Africa ranges from ZAR 280 000 to ZAR 550 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 47 job listings

How much does a Conservation Scientist earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Conservation Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 400 000 - ZAR 460 000 per year.

Salary Guide

Conservation Scientist Salary in South Africa

Based on 47 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 280 000 - R 550 000

Median salary

R 400 000 - R 460 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 238K

25th percentileR 280K

MedianR 400K

75th percentileR 550K

90th percentileR 633K

50% of professionals earn between R 280 000 - R 550 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 400 000

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Conservation Scientist

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The average salary for a Conservation Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 280 000 - ZAR 550 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 430 000 per year, based on 47 active job listings.

The cities with the most Conservation Scientist job opportunities in South Africa are Workfromhome, Cape Town, Johannesburg. Workfromhome leads with 10 job openings.

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