How much does a Epidemiologist earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Epidemiologist in South Africa ranges from ZAR 480 000 to ZAR 1 200 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 45 job listings

How much does a Epidemiologist earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Epidemiologist in South Africa is ZAR 750 000 - ZAR 862 500 per year.

Salary Guide

Epidemiologist Salary in South Africa

Based on 45 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 480 000 - R 1 200 000

Median salary

R 750 000 - R 862 500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 408K

25th percentileR 480K

MedianR 750K

75th percentileR 1M

90th percentileR 1M

50% of professionals earn between R 480 000 - R 1 200 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 750 000

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Epidemiologist

45 job openings

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The average salary for a Epidemiologist in South Africa is ZAR 480 000 - ZAR 1 200 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 806 250 per year, based on 45 active job listings.

The cities with the most Epidemiologist job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Braamfontein, Centurion, Pretoria, Bloemfontein | Johannesburg | Pretoria | Cape Town | Durban. Johannesburg leads with 7 job openings.

Explore 45 Epidemiologist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.