Research Scientist Salary in South Africa
Research Scientist Salary in Cape Town
Based on 185 job listings - Cape Town, South Africa 2026
Average salary
R 380 000 - R 950 000
Median salary
R 620 000 - R 713 000
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Bloemfontein64 job openings
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Eastern Cape59 job openings
Benoni52 job openings
George52 job openings
Midrand47 job openings
Paarl42 job openings
Kempton Park36 job openings
Mbombela (nelspruit)36 job openings
Mtubatuba Local32 job openings
Randburg32 job openings
Mpumalanga31 job openings
The average salary for a Research Scientist in Cape Town, South Africa is ZAR 380 000 - ZAR 950 000 per year in 2026, based on 185 job listings.
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