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 35 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in South Africa are Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban. Pretoria leads with 10 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in South Africa include Agricultural Research Council.
Explore 35 Research Scientist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.