How much does a Physician earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Physician in South Africa ranges from ZAR 250 000 to ZAR 900 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 294 job listings

How much does a Physician earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Physician in South Africa is ZAR 550 000 - ZAR 632 500 per year.

Salary Guide

Physician Salary in South Africa

Based on 294 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 250 000 - R 900 000

Median salary

R 550 000 - R 632 500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 213K

25th percentileR 250K

MedianR 550K

75th percentileR 900K

90th percentileR 1M

50% of professionals earn between R 250 000 - R 900 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 550 000

Top cities

Cape Town28 job openings

Johannesburg22 job openings

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Physician

294 job openings

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The average salary for a Physician in South Africa is ZAR 250 000 - ZAR 900 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 591 250 per year, based on 294 active job listings.

The cities with the most Physician job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Western Cape, Warrenton, Pretoria. Cape Town leads with 28 job openings.

Explore 294 Physician job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.