How much does a Mathematician earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Mathematician in South Africa ranges from ZAR 250 000 to ZAR 480 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 10 job listings

How much does a Mathematician earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Mathematician in South Africa is ZAR 365 000 - ZAR 419 750 per year.

Salary Guide

Mathematician Salary in South Africa

Based on 10 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 250 000 - R 480 000

Median salary

R 365 000 - R 419 750

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 213K

25th percentileR 250K

MedianR 365K

75th percentileR 480K

90th percentileR 552K

50% of professionals earn between R 250 000 - R 480 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 365 000

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The average salary for a Mathematician in South Africa is ZAR 250 000 - ZAR 480 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 392 375 per year, based on 10 active job listings.

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