What is the salary range for Research Scientist in South Africa?

The average salary for Research Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 140 000 - ZAR 210 000 per year.

What is the median salary for Research Scientist in South Africa?

The median salary for Research Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 155 000 - ZAR 190 000 per year.

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

R 140 000 - R 210 000

Median salary

R 155 000 - R 190 000

Lower rangeUpper range

ZAR 278 000 - 535 000+132%

ZAR 278 000 - 523 000+129%

ZAR 350 800 - 504 800+144%

ZAR 312 700 - 449 900+118%

ZAR 362 200 - 521 300+152%

ZAR 274 500 - 395 100+91%

ZAR 274 500 - 395 100+91%

ZAR 183 000 - 263 400+28%

ZAR 560 000 - 892 000+315%

ZAR 335 500 - 482 900+134%

Research Scientist

Research Scientist - South Africa 2026: ZAR 140 000 - ZAR 210 000. ZAR 172 500 (median).