Average salary
R 265 000 - R 491 000
Median salary
R 319 500 - R 432 500
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentileR 200K
25th percentileR 265K
MedianR 374K
75th percentileR 491K
90th percentileR 644K
50% of professionals earn between R 265 000 - R 491 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 374 000
Top cities
Workfromhome68 job openings
Polokwane42 job openings
Stellenbosch42 job openings
Benoni39 job openings
Centurion30 job openings
Gqeberha30 job openings
Upington30 job openings
Cape Town29 job openings
Johannesburg29 job openings
Sandton26 job openings
Mossel25 job openings
Gauteng24 job openings
Eastern Cape21 job openings
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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 731 active job listings.
The cities with the most Environmental Scientist job opportunities in South Africa are Workfromhome, Polokwane, Stellenbosch, Benoni, Centurion. Workfromhome leads with 68 job openings.
Explore 731 Environmental Scientist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.