50% of professionals earn between R 265 000 - R 491 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 374 000
The average salary for a Environmental Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 265 000 - ZAR 491 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 376 000 per year, based on 373 active job listings.
The cities with the most Environmental Scientist job opportunities in South Africa are Workfromhome, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Midrand. Workfromhome leads with 68 job openings.
Leading employers for Environmental Scientist roles in South Africa include Hire Resolve, RPO Recruitment, EnableSA, Amasiko Group, DBSA.
Explore 373 Environmental Scientist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.