Nurse Salary in South Africa

R 341,620
per year
per month
R 28,470
per month
per year

Nurse Average Salary

The average salary for a Nurse in SA is R 341 620 gross per year (R 28 470 gross per month), which is 21% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Nurse can expect an average starting basic salary of R 144 200. The highest salaries can exceed R 583 500 (excluding benefits and allowances).
R 144,200
Low
R 341,620
Average salary
R 583,500
High
R 12,020
Low
R 28,470
Average salary
R 48,630
High

Nurse Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 144,200
Average salary
R 341,620
Experienced
R 447,500
High
R 583,500
Low
R 12,020
Average salary
R 28,470
Experienced
R 37,290
High
R 48,630
Among Nursing Practitioners in South Africa, Nursing Assistants, Enrolled Auxiliary Nurses or Enrolled Nurses / Staff Nurses tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and qualified Registered Nurses with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) or Professional Nurses enjoy the highest salaries.

Nurse - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Manager NursingR 560K/year
+64% 
Professional Nurse (Specialist Nursing)R 366K/year
+7% 
Registered Nurse (RN)R 352K/year
+3% 
Professional Nurse (General Nursing)R 335K/year
 -2%
Staff Nurse / Enrolled Nurse (EN)R 195K/year
 -43%
Nursing Auxiliary (NA)R 147K/year
 -57%

Nurse - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Nurse with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 15 000 gross per month. A mid career Nurse with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 26 000, while an experienced Nurse with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 37 000. Nurses with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 40 000 monthly.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Nurse in SA

Late Career▲ +40%
Experienced▲ +30%
Average SalaryR 28,470/month
Mid Career▼ -9%
Entry Level▼ -47%

Gender Breakdown

Female
83%
Male
17%

Nurse Jobs in South Africa by Location

Nurse - Related Salaries

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

How much does a Nurse make in South Africa?
A Nurse in South Africa earns an average of R 341 620 gross per year, which is about R 28 470 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Nurse updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Nurse in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Nurse in South Africa is around R 144 200 gross per year. Nursing Assistants, Enrolled Auxiliary Nurses or Enrolled Nurses / Staff Nurses usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Nurse in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Nurse in South Africa can reach and exceed R 583 500 gross per year. Registered Nurses with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) or Professional Nurses usually have the highest salaries.
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