50% of professionals earn between R 600 000 - R 1 500 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 950 000
The average salary for a Dentist in South Africa is ZAR 600 000 - ZAR 1 500 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 1 225 000 per year, based on 382 active job listings.
The cities with the most Dentist job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bethlehem, Vanderbijlpark. Cape Town leads with 54 job openings.
Leading employers for Dentist roles in South Africa include MedE Recruit, Department of Health, Health Staff (Pty) Ltd Medical Recruitment Agency.
Explore 382 Dentist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.