How much does a pharmacist make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 17,430 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,710
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 3.2 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $140,900 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $115,900 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $95,130 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $13,190 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $12,710 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $12,300 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $416 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistR 229,600
- Public health inspectorR 194,600
- Physical therapistR 171,900
- DietitianR 170,000
- Speech therapistR 177,300
- OptometristR 188,800
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedR 168,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 17,430 a month, R 209,200 a year.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 181,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 227,700.
Which country pays a pharmacist the most?
United States, with a median of $140,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a pharmacist make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $140,900 a year against $12,710 in South Africa, 11.1 times more.
Who makes more, a pharmacist or a dentist?
A dentist: R 229,600 a year against R 209,200 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate