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
Johannesburg25 job openings
Stellenbosch20 job openings
Related professions
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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 225 active job listings.
The cities with the most Physicist job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Stellenbosch, Workfromhome, Midrand, Cape Town. Johannesburg leads with 25 job openings.
Explore 225 Physicist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.