How much does a Geologist earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Geologist in South Africa ranges from ZAR 495 000 to ZAR 722 500 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 696 job listings

Salary Guide

Geologist Salary in South Africa

Based on 696 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 495 000 - R 722 500

Median salary

R 495 000 - R 722 500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 214K

25th percentileR 268K

MedianR 495K

75th percentileR 723K

90th percentileR 831K

50% of professionals earn between R 267 500 - R 722 500 ZAR

The median salary is R 495 000

Top cities

Cape Town58 job openings

Rustenburg55 job openings

Stellenbosch33 job openings

Klerksdorp28 job openings

Johannesburg27 job openings

Bloemfontein25 job openings

Pietermaritzburg25 job openings

Pretoria24 job openings

Benoni23 job openings

Kathu23 job openings

Polokwane20 job openings

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Geologist

696 job openings

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The average salary for a Geologist in South Africa is ZAR 495 000 - ZAR 722 500 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 608 750 per year, based on 696 active job listings.

The cities with the most Geologist job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Rustenburg, Stellenbosch, Klerksdorp, Johannesburg. Cape Town leads with 58 job openings.

Explore 696 Geologist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.