How much does a Environmental Scientist earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Environmental Scientist in South Africa ranges from ZAR 360 000 to ZAR 900 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 11 job listings

How much does a Environmental Scientist earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Environmental Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 580 000 - ZAR 667 000 per year.

Salary Guide

Environmental Scientist salary in South Africa

Based on 11 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 360 000 - R 900 000

Median salary

R 580 000 - R 667 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 306K

25th percentileR 360K

MedianR 580K

75th percentileR 900K

90th percentileR 1M

50% of professionals earn between R 360 000 - R 900 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 580 000

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Environmental Scientist

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The average salary for a Environmental Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 360 000 - ZAR 900 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 623 500 per year, based on 11 active job listings.

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