Average salary
R 180 000 - R 320 000
Median salary
R 240 000 - R 320 000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentileR 144K
25th percentileR 180K
MedianR 240K
75th percentileR 320K
90th percentileR 368K
50% of professionals earn between R 180 000 - R 320 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 240 000
Top cities
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The average salary for a Lab Technician in South Africa is ZAR 180 000 - ZAR 320 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 280 000 per year, based on 345 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lab Technician job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Durban, East London, Cape Town, Pretoria. Johannesburg leads with 42 job openings.
Explore 345 Lab Technician job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.