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Occupational Therapist Salary in South Africa

Based on 347 job listings - 2026

Average salary
R 140 000 - R 380 000
Median salary
R 240 000 - R 380 000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 112K
25th percentileR 140K
MedianR 240K
75th percentileR 380K
90th percentileR 437K

50% of professionals earn between R 140 000 - R 380 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 240 000

Top cities

Cape Town26 job openings
Aberdeen23 job openings
Johannesburg21 job openings

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Occupational Therapist

347 job openings

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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in South Africa is ZAR 140 000 - ZAR 380 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 310 000 per year, based on 347 active job listings.

The cities with the most Occupational Therapist job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Aberdeen, Johannesburg, George, Pretoria. Cape Town leads with 26 job openings.

Explore 347 Occupational Therapist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.