How much does a Environmental Scientist earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Environmental Scientist in South Africa ranges from ZAR 918 849 to ZAR 978 274 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 272 job listings

Salary Guide

Environmental Scientist Salary in South Africa

Based on 272 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 918 849 - R 978 274

Median salary

R 918 849 - R 978 274

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 688K

25th percentileR 859K

MedianR 919K

75th percentileR 978K

90th percentileR 1M

50% of professionals earn between R 859 425 - R 978 274 ZAR

The median salary is R 918 849

Top cities

Centurion32 job openings

Cape Town20 job openings

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Environmental Scientist

272 job openings

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The average salary for a Environmental Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 918 849 - ZAR 978 274 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 948 562 per year, based on 272 active job listings.

The cities with the most Environmental Scientist job opportunities in South Africa are Centurion, Cape Town, Benoni, Durban, Upington. Centurion leads with 32 job openings.

Explore 272 Environmental Scientist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.