Chemist Salary in South Africa
R 273,626
per year
per month
R 22,800
per month
per year
Chemist Average Salary
The average salary for a Chemist in SA is R 273 626 gross per year (R 22 800 gross per month), which is 3% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Chemist can expect an average starting salary of R 157 200. The highest salaries can exceed R 621 100.
Salary Range: a Chemist can expect an average starting salary of R 157 200. The highest salaries can exceed R 621 100.
R 157,200
Low
R 273,626
Average salary
R 621,100
High
R 13,100
Low
R 22,800
Average salary
R 51,760
High
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Chemist Salary Range - South Africa
Among Chemists in South Africa, new graduates with a BSc in Chemistry or Cosmetic Chemists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced professionals with a PhD in Chemistry, Industrial Chemists or Pharmaceutical Chemists enjoy the highest salaries.
Chemist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Chemist | R 517K/year | +89% |
| Organic Chemist | R 301K/year | +10% |
| Industrial Chemist | R 293K/year | +7% |
| Research and Development Chemist | R 282K/year | +3% |
| Clinical Chemist | R 252K/year | -8% |
| Cosmetic Chemist | R 194K/year | -29% |
Chemist - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Chemist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 180 000 gross per year. A mid career Chemist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 250 000, while an experienced Chemist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 430 000. Chemists with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 500 000.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Chemist in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +83% |
| Experienced | ▲ +57% |
| Average Salary | R 273,626/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -9% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -34% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
47%
47%
Male
53%
53%
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Chemist - Related Salaries
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