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 80 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Randburg, Pretoria. Cape Town leads with 32 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in South Africa include Mintek Pty Ltd., Mindrift, North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit, University of Cape Town.
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