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Salary Guide

Paramedic Salary in South Africa

Based on 249 job listings - 2026

Average salary
R 240 000 - R 480 000
Median salary
R 360 000 - R 414 000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 204K
25th percentileR 240K
MedianR 360K
75th percentileR 480K
90th percentileR 552K

50% of professionals earn between R 240 000 - R 480 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 360 000

Top cities

Durban37 job openings
Cape Town25 job openings
Mossel25 job openings

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ZAR 220 000 - 520 000+3%
ZAR 180 000 - 380 000-22%
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ZAR 240 000 - 520 000+6%
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Paramedic

249 job openings

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The average salary for a Paramedic in South Africa is ZAR 240 000 - ZAR 480 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 387 000 per year, based on 249 active job listings.

The cities with the most Paramedic job opportunities in South Africa are Durban, Cape Town, Mossel, Johannesburg, Eastern Cape. Durban leads with 37 job openings.

Explore 249 Paramedic job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.