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Chemist: Average Salary in South Africa, 2025

Find out what the average Chemist salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Chemist make in South Africa?
R 570 000/ Annual
Based on 193 salaries
The average Chemist in South Africa is R 570 000 per year or R 292 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 204 300 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 2 280 000 per year.
MedianR 570 000
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LowR 204 300
HighR 2 280 000
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Research and Development Chemist - GC / LC-MS

Research and Development Chemist - GC / LC-MS

Mayfly Agri LtdZA
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Chemist - Xrf

Chemist - Xrf

SgsSouth Africa
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Chemist Laboratory

Chemist Laboratory

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Analytical Chemist Intern

Analytical Chemist Intern

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