Healthcare & Medical Salaries in SA
2026 · 10 professions · R 15 000–R 400 000/month
Doctors and medical professionals. Salary figures are gross monthly pay before PAYE tax, updated for 2026.
Medical Doctor
R 28 000 entry → R 200 000 senior
R 65 000
median/month
Surgeon
R 55 000 entry → R 400 000 senior
R 130 000
median/month
Cardiologist
R 60 000 entry → R 350 000 senior
R 135 000
median/month
Dermatologist
R 55 000 entry → R 280 000 senior
R 120 000
median/month
Neurologist
R 55 000 entry → R 280 000 senior
R 115 000
median/month
Registered Nurse
R 15 000 entry → R 55 000 senior
R 27 000
median/month
Pharmacist
R 22 000 entry → R 80 000 senior
R 40 000
median/month
Dentist
R 35 000 entry → R 200 000 senior
R 72 000
median/month
Physiotherapist
R 22 000 entry → R 85 000 senior
R 40 000
median/month
Psychologist
R 20 000 entry → R 90 000 senior
R 44 000
median/month
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