Microbiologist Salary in South Africa
R 190,680
per year
per month
R 15,890
per month
per year
Microbiologist Average Salary
The average salary for a Microbiologist in SA is R 190 680 gross per year (R 15 890 gross per month), which is 32% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Microbiologist can expect an average starting salary of R 107 800. The highest salaries can exceed R 321 500.
Salary Range: a Microbiologist can expect an average starting salary of R 107 800. The highest salaries can exceed R 321 500.
R 107,800
Low
R 190,680
Average salary
R 321,500
High
R 8,980
Low
R 15,890
Average salary
R 26,790
High
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Microbiologist Salary Range - South Africa
Among Microbiologists in South Africa, early career Microbiologists with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or Food Microbiologists tend to have the lowest salaries, while Medical and Clinical Microbiologists or experienced professionals who completed postgraduate studies in Microbiology (like a PhD) enjoy the highest salaries.
Microbiologist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiologist, PhD | R 307K/year | +61% |
| Medical Microbiologist | R 254K/year | +33% |
| Food Microbiologist | R 179K/year | -6% |
| Junior Microbiologist | R 120K/year | -37% |
Microbiologist - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, a Junior Microbiologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 10 000 gross per month. A mid career Microbiologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 14 000, while a Senior Microbiologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 20 000. Microbiologists with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 22 000 a month.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Microbiologist in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +38% |
| Senior | ▲ +26% |
| Average Salary | R 15,890/month |
| Mid Career | ▼ -12% |
| Junior | ▼ -37% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
64%
64%
Male
36%
36%
Microbiologist - Related Salaries
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