How much does a Optometrist earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Optometrist in South Africa ranges from ZAR 180 000 to ZAR 450 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 135 job listings

How much does a Optometrist earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Optometrist in South Africa is ZAR 290 000 - ZAR 333 500 per year.

Salary Guide

Optometrist Salary in South Africa

Based on 135 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 180 000 - R 450 000

Median salary

R 290 000 - R 333 500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 153K

25th percentileR 180K

MedianR 290K

75th percentileR 450K

90th percentileR 518K

50% of professionals earn between R 180 000 - R 450 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 290 000

Top cities

Johannesburg21 job openings

Cape Town21 job openings

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Optometrist

135 job openings

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The average salary for a Optometrist in South Africa is ZAR 180 000 - ZAR 450 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 311 750 per year, based on 135 active job listings.

The cities with the most Optometrist job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Estcourt, George, East London. Johannesburg leads with 21 job openings.

Explore 135 Optometrist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.