50% of professionals earn between R 220 000 - R 600 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 400 000
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 73 active job listings.
The cities with the most Physicist job opportunities in South Africa are Workfromhome, Durban, Pretoria, Johannesburg. Workfromhome leads with 37 job openings.
Leading employers for Physicist roles in South Africa include Mindrift, GenesisCare UK.
Explore 73 Physicist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.