Wildlife Biologist Salary in South Africa
R 188,219
per year
per month
R 15,680
per month
per year
Wildlife Biologist Average Salary
The average salary for a Wildlife Biologist in SA is R 188 219 gross per year (R 15 680 gross per month), which is 33% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Wildlife Biologist can expect an average starting salary of R 92 600. The highest salaries can exceed R 324 000.
Salary Range: a Wildlife Biologist can expect an average starting salary of R 92 600. The highest salaries can exceed R 324 000.
R 92,600
Low
R 188,219
Average salary
R 324,000
High
R 7,720
Low
R 15,680
Average salary
R 27,000
High
Wildlife Biologist Salary Range - South Africa
Among Wildlife and Conservation Biologists registered with the SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions), new graduates in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology or early career Conservationists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Wildlife Biologists enjoy the highest salaries.
Wildlife Biologist - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, a Junior Wildlife Biologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 8 000 gross per month. A mid career Wildlife Biologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 14 000, while a Senior Wildlife Biologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 19 000. Wildlife and Conservation Biologists with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 22 000 a month.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Wildlife Biologist in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +40% |
| Senior | ▲ +21% |
| Average Salary | R 15,680/month |
| Mid Career | ▼ -11% |
| Junior | ▼ -49% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
59%
59%
Male
41%
41%
Wildlife Biologist - Related Salaries
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