Radiographer Salary in South Africa

R 419,300
per year
per month
R 34,940
per month
per year

Radiographer Average Salary

The average salary for a Radiographer in SA is R 419 300 gross per year (R 34 940 gross per month), which is 49% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Radiographer can expect an average starting salary of R 315 200. The highest salaries can exceed R 535 710 (excluding allowances and additional benefits).
R 315,200
Low
R 419,300
Average salary
R 535,710
High
R 26,270
Low
R 34,940
Average salary
R 44,640
High

Radiographer Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 315,200
Average salary
R 419,300
Experienced
R 476,000
High
R 535,710
Low
R 26,270
Average salary
R 34,940
Experienced
R 39,670
High
R 44,640
Among Radiographers in South Africa, Diagnostic Radiographers just starting out tend to have the lowest salaries, while highly skilled Nuclear medicine, Radiation oncology, Ultrasound, and Mammography Specialist Radiographers or experienced Radiographers working in the Public Sector with a Chief Grade 1 or 2 enjoy the highest salaries.

Radiographer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Chief RadiographerR 486K/year
+16% 
Specialist RadiographerR 470K/year
+12% 
Diagnostic RadiographerR 373K/year
 -11%

Radiographer - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Radiographer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 26 000 gross per month. An intermediate level Radiographer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 33 000, while an experienced Radiographer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 39 000. Radiographers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 40 000 monthly.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Radiographer in SA

Late Career▲ +14%
Experienced▲ +12%
Average SalaryR 34,940/month
Intermediate Level▼ -6%
Entry Level▼ -26%

Gender Breakdown

Female
24%
Male
76%

Radiographer - Related Salaries

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

How much does a Radiographer make in South Africa?
A Radiographer in South Africa earns an average of R 419 300 gross per year, which is about R 34 940 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Radiographer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Radiographer in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Radiographer in South Africa is around R 315 200 gross per year. Diagnostic Radiographers just starting out usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Radiographer in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Radiographer in South Africa can reach and exceed R 535 710 gross per year. Nuclear medicine, Radiation oncology, Ultrasound, and Mammography Specialist Radiographers or experienced Radiographers working in the Public Sector with a Chief Grade 1 or 2 usually have the highest salaries.
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