Nurse Salary in South Africa
R 341,620
per year
per month
R 28,470
per month
per year
Nurse Average Salary
The average salary for a Nurse in SA is R 341 620 gross per year (R 28 470 gross per month), which is 21% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Nurse can expect an average starting basic salary of R 144 200. The highest salaries can exceed R 583 500 (excluding benefits and allowances).
Salary Range: a Nurse can expect an average starting basic salary of R 144 200. The highest salaries can exceed R 583 500 (excluding benefits and allowances).
R 144,200
Low
R 341,620
Average salary
R 583,500
High
R 12,020
Low
R 28,470
Average salary
R 48,630
High
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Nurse Salary Range - South Africa
Among Nursing Practitioners in South Africa, Nursing Assistants, Enrolled Auxiliary Nurses or Enrolled Nurses / Staff Nurses tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and qualified Registered Nurses with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) or Professional Nurses enjoy the highest salaries.
Nurse - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Manager Nursing | R 560K/year | +64% |
| Professional Nurse (Specialist Nursing) | R 366K/year | +7% |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | R 352K/year | +3% |
| Professional Nurse (General Nursing) | R 335K/year | -2% |
| Staff Nurse / Enrolled Nurse (EN) | R 195K/year | -43% |
| Nursing Auxiliary (NA) | R 147K/year | -57% |
Nurse - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Nurse with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 15 000 gross per month. A mid career Nurse with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 26 000, while an experienced Nurse with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 37 000. Nurses with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 40 000 monthly.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Nurse in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +40% |
| Experienced | ▲ +30% |
| Average Salary | R 28,470/month |
| Mid Career | ▼ -9% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -47% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
83%
83%
Male
17%
17%
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Nurse - Related Salaries
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