50% of professionals earn between R 380 000 - R 950 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 620 000
The average salary for a Research Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 380 000 - ZAR 950 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 666 500 per year, based on 1 205 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in South Africa are Stellenbosch, Workfromhome, Soweto, Sandton, Cape Town. Stellenbosch leads with 66 job openings.
Explore 1 205 Research Scientist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.
