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Medical Lab Technician Salary in South Africa

Based on 544 job listings - 2026

Average salary
R 180 000 - R 320 000
Median salary
R 250 000 - R 320 000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 144K
25th percentileR 180K
MedianR 250K
75th percentileR 320K
90th percentileR 368K

50% of professionals earn between R 180 000 - R 320 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 250 000

Top cities

Cape Town68 job openings
Johannesburg41 job openings
Durban40 job openings
Pretoria26 job openings
Eastern Cape21 job openings
Gauteng20 job openings

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Medical Lab Technician

544 job openings

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The average salary for a Medical Lab Technician in South Africa is ZAR 180 000 - ZAR 320 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 285 000 per year, based on 544 active job listings.

The cities with the most Medical Lab Technician job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria, Eastern Cape. Cape Town leads with 68 job openings.

Explore 544 Medical Lab Technician job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.