How much does a Physicist earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Physicist in South Africa ranges from ZAR 220 000 to ZAR 600 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 132 job listings

How much does a Physicist earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Physicist in South Africa is ZAR 400 000 - ZAR 460 000 per year.

Salary Guide

Physicist Salary in South Africa

Based on 132 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 220 000 - R 600 000

Median salary

R 400 000 - R 460 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 187K

25th percentileR 220K

MedianR 400K

75th percentileR 600K

90th percentileR 690K

50% of professionals earn between R 220 000 - R 600 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 400 000

Top cities

Workfromhome23 job openings

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Physicist

132 job openings

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The average salary for a Physicist in South Africa is ZAR 220 000 - ZAR 600 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 430 000 per year, based on 132 active job listings.

The cities with the most Physicist job opportunities in South Africa are Workfromhome, Stellenbosch, Randburg, Pretoria, Mbombela (nelspruit). Workfromhome leads with 23 job openings.

Explore 132 Physicist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.