Biotechnologist Salary in South Africa
R 20,322
per month
per year
R 243,900
per year
per month
Biotechnologist Average Salary
The average salary for a Biotechnologist in SA is R 20 322 gross per month (R 243 900 gross per year), which is 14% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Biotechnologist can expect an average starting salary of R 7 250. The highest salaries can exceed R 45 046.
Salary Range: a Biotechnologist can expect an average starting salary of R 7 250. The highest salaries can exceed R 45 046.
R 7,250
Low
R 20,322
Average salary
R 45,046
High
R 87,000
Low
R 243,900
Average salary
R 540,600
High
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Biotechnology Salary Range - South Africa
Among Biotechnologists in South Africa, new graduates with a Bachelor Degree in Biotechnology tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced professionals and positions like Medical Biotechnologists or Bioinformaticians enjoy the highest salaries.
Biotechnologist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Biotechnology | R 25,400/month | +25% |
| BSc Biotechnology | R 8,130/month | -60% |
Biotechnologist - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Biotechnologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 90 000 gross per year. A mid career Biotechnologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 230 000, while a Senior Biotechnologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 320 000. Biotechnologists with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 350 000 a year.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Biotechnologist in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +44% |
| Senior | ▲ +31% |
| Average Salary | R 243,900/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -6% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -63% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
46%
46%
Male
54%
54%
Biotechnologist - Related Salaries
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