Lab Technician Salary in South Africa
R 188,125
per year
per month
R 15,680
per month
per year
Lab Technician Average Salary
The average salary for a Lab Technician in SA is R 188 125 gross per year (R 15 680 gross per month), which is 33% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: A Laboratory Technician can expect an average starting salary of R 116 047. The highest salaries can exceed R 520 400.
Salary Range: A Laboratory Technician can expect an average starting salary of R 116 047. The highest salaries can exceed R 520 400.
R 116,047
Low
R 188,125
Average salary
R 520,400
High
R 9,670
Low
R 15,680
Average salary
R 43,370
High
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Laboratory Technician Salary Range - South Africa
Among Laboratory Technicians in South Africa, Chemical Laboratory Technicians tend to have the lowest salaries, while professionals like Medical Laboratory Technicians or Senior Laboratory Technicians enjoy the highest salaries.
Lab Technician - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Laboratory Technician | R 303K/year | +61% |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | R 198K/year | +5% |
| Chemical Laboratory Technician | R 175K/year | -7% |
Lab Technician - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Lab Technician with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 11 000 gross per month. A mid career Lab Technician with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 14 000, while an experienced Lab Technician with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 25 000. Laboratory Technicians with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 33 000.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Lab Technician in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +110% |
| Experienced | ▲ +59% |
| Average Salary | R 15,680/month |
| Mid Career | ▼ -11% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -30% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
61%
61%
Male
39%
39%
Lab Technician - Related Salaries
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