Pharmacist Assistant Salary in South Africa
R 208,627
per year
per month
R 17,390
per month
per year
Pharmacist Assistant Average Salary
The average salary for a Pharmacist Assistant in SA is R 208 627 gross per year (R 17 390 gross per month), which is 26% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Pharmacist Assistant can expect an average starting salary of R 44 829. The highest salaries can exceed R 289 515.
Salary Range: a Pharmacist Assistant can expect an average starting salary of R 44 829. The highest salaries can exceed R 289 515.
R 44,829
Low
R 208,627
Average salary
R 289,515
High
R 3,740
Low
R 17,390
Average salary
R 24,130
High
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Pharmacist Assistant Salary Range - South Africa
Among Post-Basic Pharmacist's Assistants registered with the SAPC (South African Pharmacy Council), Pharmacist Assistants working in retail pharmacies like Clicks or Dis-Chem tend to have the lowest salaries, while Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistants working in government hospitals enjoy the highest salaries.
Pharmacist Assistant - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Assistant in government hospitals | R 250K/year | +20% |
| Pharmacist Assistant Basic Grade | R 161K/year | -23% |
| Retail Pharmacist Assistant | R 54K/year | -74% |
Pharmacist Assistant - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 5 000 gross per month. A Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 16 000, while an experienced Pharmacist Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 20 000. Pharmacist's Assistants with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 22 000 a month.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Pharmacist Assistant in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +27% |
| Experienced | ▲ +15% |
| Average Salary | R 17,390/month |
| Mid Career | ▼ -8% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -71% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
78%
78%
Male
22%
22%
Pharmacist Assistant - Related Salaries
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