Clinical Psychologist Salary in South Africa

R 526,852
per year
per month
R 43,900
per month
per year

Clinical Psychologist Average Salary

The average salary for a Clinical Psychologist in SA is R 526 852 gross per year (R 43 900 gross per month), which is 87% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Clinical Psychologist can expect an average starting salary of R 360 675. The highest salaries can exceed R 966 230.
R 360,675
Low
R 526,852
Average salary
R 966,230
High
R 30,060
Low
R 43,900
Average salary
R 80,520
High

Clinical Psychologist Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 360,675
Average salary
R 526,852
Experienced
R 748,819
High
R 966,230
Low
R 30,060
Average salary
R 43,900
Experienced
R 62,400
High
R 80,520
Among Clinical Psychologists registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), early career Psychologists with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Psychologists Grade 1 tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced roles like Clinical Psychologists Grade 2 or Clinical Psychologists Grade 3 enjoy the highest salaries.

Clinical Psychologist - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Clinical Psychologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 384 160 gross per year. A mid career Clinical Psychologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 492 030, while an experienced Clinical Psychologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 748 800. Clinical Psychologists with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 900 590 annually.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Clinical Psychologist in SA

Late Career▲ +71%
Experienced▲ +42%
Average SalaryR 526,852/year
Mid Career▼ -7%
Entry Level▼ -27%

Gender Breakdown

Female
65%
Male
35%

Clinical Psychologist - Related Salaries

The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Clinical Psychologist job vacancies published on Jobted South Africa in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Clinical Psychologist

How much does a Clinical Psychologist make in South Africa?
A Clinical Psychologist in South Africa earns an average of R 526 852 gross per year, which is about R 43 900 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Clinical Psychologist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Clinical Psychologist in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Clinical Psychologist in South Africa is around R 360 675 gross per year. Early career Psychologists with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Psychologists Grade 1 usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Clinical Psychologist in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Clinical Psychologist in South Africa can reach and exceed R 966 230 gross per year. Clinical Psychologists Grade 2 or Clinical Psychologists Grade 3 usually have the highest salaries.
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