Microbiologist Salary in South Africa

R 190,680
per year
per month
R 15,890
per month
per year

Microbiologist Average Salary

The average salary for a Microbiologist in SA is R 190 680 gross per year (R 15 890 gross per month), which is 32% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Microbiologist can expect an average starting salary of R 107 800. The highest salaries can exceed R 321 500.
R 107,800
Low
R 190,680
Average salary
R 321,500
High
R 8,980
Low
R 15,890
Average salary
R 26,790
High

Microbiologist Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 107,800
Average salary
R 190,680
Senior
R 245,630
High
R 321,500
Low
R 8,980
Average salary
R 15,890
Senior
R 20,470
High
R 26,790
Among Microbiologists in South Africa, early career Microbiologists with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or Food Microbiologists tend to have the lowest salaries, while Medical and Clinical Microbiologists or experienced professionals who completed postgraduate studies in Microbiology (like a PhD) enjoy the highest salaries.

Microbiologist - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Microbiologist, PhDR 307K/year
+61% 
Medical MicrobiologistR 254K/year
+33% 
Food MicrobiologistR 179K/year
 -6%
Junior MicrobiologistR 120K/year
 -37%

Microbiologist - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, a Junior Microbiologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 10 000 gross per month. A mid career Microbiologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 14 000, while a Senior Microbiologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 20 000. Microbiologists with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 22 000 a month.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Microbiologist in SA

Late Career▲ +38%
Senior▲ +26%
Average SalaryR 15,890/month
Mid Career▼ -12%
Junior▼ -37%

Gender Breakdown

Female
64%
Male
36%

Microbiologist - Related Salaries

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

How much does a Microbiologist make in South Africa?
A Microbiologist in South Africa earns an average of R 190 680 gross per year, which is about R 15 890 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Microbiologist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Microbiologist in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Microbiologist in South Africa is around R 107 800 gross per year. Early career Microbiologists with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or Food Microbiologists usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Microbiologist in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Microbiologist in South Africa can reach and exceed R 321 500 gross per year. Medical and Clinical Microbiologists or experienced professionals who completed postgraduate studies in Microbiology (like a PhD) usually have the highest salaries.
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