How much does a Physician earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Physician in South Africa ranges from ZAR 838 900 to ZAR 1 207 100 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 428 job listings

How much does a Physician earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Physician in South Africa is ZAR 930 950 - ZAR 1 115 050 per year.

Salary Guide

Physician Salary in South Africa

Based on 428 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 838 900 - R 1 207 100

Median salary

R 930 950 - R 1 115 050

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 716K

25th percentileR 839K

MedianR 992K

75th percentileR 1M

90th percentileR 1M

50% of professionals earn between R 838 900 - R 1 207 100 ZAR

The median salary is R 992 300

Top cities

Johannesburg44 job openings

Cape Town38 job openings

East London20 job openings

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Dentist

ZAR 600 000 - 1 500 000+3%

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ZAR 180 000 - 450 000-69%

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ZAR 416 000 - 778 000-42%

Physician

428 job openings

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The average salary for a Physician in South Africa is ZAR 838 900 - ZAR 1 207 100 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 1 023 000 per year, based on 428 active job listings.

The cities with the most Physician job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, East London, Western Cape, Warrenton. Johannesburg leads with 44 job openings.

Explore 428 Physician job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.