How much does a Surgeon earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Surgeon in South Africa ranges from ZAR 1 200 000 to ZAR 2 400 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 142 job listings

How much does a Surgeon earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Surgeon in South Africa is ZAR 1 800 000 - ZAR 2 070 000 per year.

Salary Guide

Surgeon Salary in South Africa

Based on 142 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 1 200 000 - R 2 400 000

Median salary

R 1 800 000 - R 2 070 000

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50% of professionals earn between R 1 200 000 - R 2 400 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 1 800 000

Top cities

Top companies hiring

Mediclinic25

Department of Health9

Mediclinic Group5

Mediclinic International5

Novamed5

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ZAR 420 000 - 1 200 000-55%

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ZAR 250 000 - 900 000-68%

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Surgeon

142 job openings

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The average salary for a Surgeon in South Africa is ZAR 1 200 000 - ZAR 2 400 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 1 935 000 per year, based on 142 active job listings.

The cities with the most Surgeon job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Mmabatho Unit 4, George, East London, Thabazimbi. Cape Town leads with 11 job openings.

Leading employers for Surgeon roles in South Africa include Mediclinic, Department of Health, Mediclinic Group, Mediclinic International, Novamed.

Explore 142 Surgeon job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.