Biochemist Salary in South Africa
R 219,146
per year
per month
R 18,260
per month
per year
Biochemist Average Salary
The average salary for a Biochemist in SA is R 219 146 gross per year (R 18 260 gross per month), which is 22% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Biochemist can expect an average starting salary of R 58 604. The highest salaries can exceed R 510 826.
Salary Range: a Biochemist can expect an average starting salary of R 58 604. The highest salaries can exceed R 510 826.
R 58,604
Low
R 219,146
Average salary
R 510,826
High
R 4,880
Low
R 18,260
Average salary
R 42,570
High
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Biochemistry Salary Range - South Africa
Among Biochemists in South Africa, early career BSc graduates with a Biochemistry Degree tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Medical and Clinical Biochemists or professionals with a Doctorate (PhD) in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in management positions enjoy the highest salaries.
Biochemist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| PhD Biochemistry | R 353K/year | +61% |
| BSc Biochemistry | R 77K/year | -65% |
Biochemist - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Biochemist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 6 000 gross per month. An intermediate level Biochemist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 17 000, while a Senior Biochemist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 26 000. Biochemists with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 30 000 a month.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Biochemist in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +64% |
| Senior | ▲ +42% |
| Average Salary | R 18,260/month |
| Intermediate Level | ▼ -7% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -67% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
48%
48%
Male
52%
52%
Biochemist - Related Salaries
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