Pharmacist Salary in South Africa
R 504,420
per year
per month
R 42,040
per month
per year
Pharmacist Average Salary
The average salary for a Pharmacist in SA is R 504 420 gross per year (R 42 040 gross per month), which is 79% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Pharmacist can expect an average starting salary of R 360 900. The highest salaries can exceed R 984 300.
Salary Range: a Pharmacist can expect an average starting salary of R 360 900. The highest salaries can exceed R 984 300.
R 360,900
Low
R 504,420
Average salary
R 984,300
High
R 30,080
Low
R 42,040
Average salary
R 41,930
High
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Pharmacist Salary Range - South Africa
Among Pharmacists registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), Pharmacist Interns or new graduates during their compulsory Community Service year tend to have the lowest salaries, while Responsible Pharmacists in retail pharmacies, Hospital Pharmacists working in South Africa' Public Sector or Industrial Pharmacists enjoy the highest salaries.
Pharmacist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 Pharmacist | R 822K/year | +63% |
| Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist | R 767K/year | +52% |
| Grade 2 Pharmacist | R 752K/year | +49% |
| Government Pharmacist | R 742K/year | +47% |
| Hospital Pharmacist | R 731K/year | +45% |
| Grade 1 Pharmacist | R 696K/year | +38% |
| Industrial Pharmacist | R 691K/year | +37% |
| Responsible Pharmacist | R 626K/year | +24% |
| Clinical Pharmacist | R 560K/year | +11% |
| Clicks Group Limited Pharmacist | R 489K/year | -3% |
| Dis-Chem Pharmacist | R 464K/year | -8% |
| Community Service Pharmacist | R 459K/year | -9% |
| Pharmacist Intern | R 358K/year | -29% |
Pharmacist - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, a Qualified Registered Pharmacist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 450 000 gross per year. A mid career Pharmacist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 500 000, while an experienced Pharmacist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 740 000. Pharmacists with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 800 000 a year.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Pharmacist in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +59% |
| Experienced | ▲ +47% |
| Average Salary | R 504,420/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -1% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -11% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
61%
61%
Male
39%
39%
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