Chemist Salary in South Africa

R 273,626
per year
per month
R 22,800
per month
per year

Chemist Average Salary

The average salary for a Chemist in SA is R 273 626 gross per year (R 22 800 gross per month), which is 3% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Chemist can expect an average starting salary of R 157 200. The highest salaries can exceed R 621 100.
R 157,200
Low
R 273,626
Average salary
R 621,100
High
R 13,100
Low
R 22,800
Average salary
R 51,760
High

Chemist Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 157,200
Average salary
R 273,626
Experienced
R 435,900
High
R 621,100
Low
R 13,100
Average salary
R 22,800
Experienced
R 36,330
High
R 51,760
Among Chemists in South Africa, new graduates with a BSc in Chemistry or Cosmetic Chemists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced professionals with a PhD in Chemistry, Industrial Chemists or Pharmaceutical Chemists enjoy the highest salaries.

Chemist - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Pharmaceutical ChemistR 517K/year
+89% 
Organic ChemistR 301K/year
+10% 
Industrial ChemistR 293K/year
+7% 
Research and Development ChemistR 282K/year
+3% 
Clinical ChemistR 252K/year
 -8%
Cosmetic ChemistR 194K/year
 -29%

Chemist - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Chemist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 180 000 gross per year. A mid career Chemist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 250 000, while an experienced Chemist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 430 000. Chemists with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 500 000.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Chemist in SA

Late Career▲ +83%
Experienced▲ +57%
Average SalaryR 273,626/year
Mid Career▼ -9%
Entry Level▼ -34%

Gender Breakdown

Female
47%
Male
53%

Chemist Jobs in South Africa by Location

Chemist - Related Salaries

The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Chemist job vacancies published on Jobted South Africa in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Chemist

How much does a Chemist make in South Africa?
A Chemist in South Africa earns an average of R 273 626 gross per year, which is about R 22 800 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Chemist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Chemist in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Chemist in South Africa is around R 157 200 gross per year. New graduates with a BSc in Chemistry or Cosmetic Chemists usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Chemist in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Chemist in South Africa can reach and exceed R 621 100 gross per year. Chemists with a PhD in Chemistry, Industrial Chemists or Pharmaceutical Chemists usually have the highest salaries.
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