Explore comprehensive salary data, career paths, and job opportunities in the science and technical services sector across South Africa based on real-time market data.
| Job Title | Salary / year (ZAR) | Salary / year (USD) | National Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Engineer | 909,300 ZAR | $47,979.82 | Top 10% |
| Microbiologist | 890,100 ZAR | $46,966.72 | Top 10% |
| Medical Scientist | 882,400 ZAR | $46,560.42 | Top 10% |
| Biomedical Scientist | 852,600 ZAR | $44,988.01 | Top 10% |
| Biologist | 840,100 ZAR | $44,328.44 | Top 10% |
| Technical Services Research and Development Manager | 840,100 ZAR | $44,328.44 | Top 10% |
| Physicist | 836,800 ZAR | $44,154.31 | Top 10% |
| Astronomer | 832,100 ZAR | $43,906.31 | Top 10% |
| DNA Analyst | 832,100 ZAR | $43,906.31 | Top 10% |
| Biochemist | 823,400 ZAR | $43,447.25 | Top 10% |
| Global Technical Lead | 823,400 ZAR | $43,447.25 | Top 10% |
| Biophysicist | 810,400 ZAR | $42,761.3 | Top 10% |
| Clinical Laboratory Scientist | 810,400 ZAR | $42,761.3 | Top 10% |
| Chemist | 791,200 ZAR | $41,748.2 | Top 10% |
| Genomics Scientist | 788,000 ZAR | $41,579.35 | Top 10% |
| Natural Sciences Manager | 769,500 ZAR | $40,603.18 | Top 10% |
| Technical Service Director | 748,600 ZAR | $39,500.38 | Top 10% |
| Analytical Chemist | 724,300 ZAR | $38,218.17 | Top 10% |
| Chief Technologist | 724,000 ZAR | $38,202.34 | Top 10% |
| Geologist | 699,700 ZAR | $36,920.14 | Top 10% |
| Physical Scientist | 688,900 ZAR | $36,350.27 | Top 10% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | 683,400 ZAR | $36,060.06 | Top 10% |
| Forensic Scientist | 683,400 ZAR | $36,060.06 | Top 10% |
| Water Ecologist | 679,200 ZAR | $35,838.44 | Top 10% |
| Product Development Scientist | 677,100 ZAR | $35,727.63 | Top 10% |
| Mathematician | 664,500 ZAR | $35,062.79 | Top 10% |
| Geomatics Scientist | 663,100 ZAR | $34,988.91 | Top 10% |
| Life Scientist | 659,400 ZAR | $34,793.68 | Top 10% |
| Computer Scientist | 658,300 ZAR | $34,735.64 | Top 10% |
| Conservation Scientist | 658,300 ZAR | $34,735.64 | Top 10% |
| Political Scientist | 658,300 ZAR | $34,735.64 | Top 10% |
| Economic Development Specialist | 649,700 ZAR | $34,281.85 | Top 10% |
| Social Scientist | 648,200 ZAR | $34,202.71 | Top 10% |
| Ecologist | 642,800 ZAR | $33,917.77 | Top 10% |
| Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist | 633,300 ZAR | $33,416.5 | Top 10% |
| Materials Scientist | 628,000 ZAR | $33,136.84 | Top 10% |
| Sociologist | 623,200 ZAR | $32,883.56 | Top 10% |
| Scientist | 615,000 ZAR | $32,450.88 | Top 10% |
| Metallurgist | 605,700 ZAR | $31,960.16 | Top 10% |
| Meteorologist | 605,700 ZAR | $31,960.16 | Top 10% |
| Data Scientist | 596,100 ZAR | $31,453.61 | Top 10% |
| Marine Biologist | 592,600 ZAR | $31,268.93 | Top 10% |
| Statistician | 590,200 ZAR | $31,142.3 | Top 10% |
| Lab Manager | 585,900 ZAR | $30,915.4 | Top 10% |
| Laboratory Manager | 585,900 ZAR | $30,915.4 | Top 10% |
| Technical Manager | 583,000 ZAR | $30,762.38 | Top 10% |
| Research Scientist | 573,500 ZAR | $30,261.11 | Middle 40% |
| Life Sciences Analyst | 571,300 ZAR | $30,145.03 | Middle 40% |
| Anthropologist | 563,300 ZAR | $29,722.9 | Middle 40% |
| Biofuels Production Manager | 559,000 ZAR | $29,496.01 | Middle 40% |
| Wildlife Biologist | 559,000 ZAR | $29,496.01 | Middle 40% |
| Industrial Ecologist | 555,800 ZAR | $29,327.16 | Middle 40% |
| Climate Change Analyst | 552,400 ZAR | $29,147.75 | Middle 40% |
| Quantitative Research Analyst | 543,200 ZAR | $28,662.31 | Middle 40% |
| Quantitative Researcher | 543,200 ZAR | $28,662.31 | Middle 40% |
| Soil Scientist | 524,700 ZAR | $27,686.15 | Middle 40% |
| Hydrologist | 524,300 ZAR | $27,665.04 | Middle 40% |
| Data Science Specialist | 519,300 ZAR | $27,401.21 | Middle 40% |
| Behavior Intervention Specialist | 518,900 ZAR | $27,380.1 | Middle 40% |
| Scientific Programmer | 518,300 ZAR | $27,348.44 | Middle 40% |
| Algorithm Developer | 507,300 ZAR | $26,768.02 | Middle 40% |
| Natural Language Processing Researcher | 504,300 ZAR | $26,609.73 | Middle 40% |
| Team Leader | 502,200 ZAR | $26,498.92 | Middle 40% |
| Archeologist | 500,100 ZAR | $26,388.11 | Middle 40% |
| Food Scientist | 500,100 ZAR | $26,388.11 | Middle 40% |
| Natural Resources Analyst | 498,500 ZAR | $26,303.68 | Middle 40% |
| Marine Architect | 489,600 ZAR | $25,834.07 | Middle 40% |
| Behavior Specialist | 483,800 ZAR | $25,528.03 | Middle 40% |
| Behavior Analyst | 471,700 ZAR | $24,889.56 | Middle 40% |
| Intelligence Analyst | 466,300 ZAR | $24,604.63 | Middle 40% |
| Natural Resource Specialist | 459,300 ZAR | $24,235.27 | Middle 40% |
| Geographer | 453,200 ZAR | $23,913.4 | Middle 40% |
| Radiation Protection Specialist | 440,200 ZAR | $23,227.45 | Middle 40% |
| Knowledge Management Specialist | 415,900 ZAR | $21,945.24 | Middle 40% |
| Technical Services Research Coordinator | 409,000 ZAR | $21,581.16 | Middle 40% |
| Fraud Investigator | 396,300 ZAR | $20,911.03 | Middle 40% |
| Polysomnographic Technologist | 396,300 ZAR | $20,911.03 | Middle 40% |
| Chemical Engineer | 394,500 ZAR | $20,816.06 | Middle 40% |
| Technical Services Research Associate | 394,300 ZAR | $20,805.5 | Middle 40% |
| Laboratory Researcher | 390,000 ZAR | $20,578.61 | Middle 40% |
| Chemical Technologist | 375,200 ZAR | $19,797.68 | Middle 40% |
| Statistical Analyst | 372,600 ZAR | $19,660.49 | Middle 40% |
| Risk Safety Engineer | 365,400 ZAR | $19,280.57 | Middle 40% |
| Scientific Photographer | 365,400 ZAR | $19,280.57 | Middle 40% |
| Survey Analyst | 363,000 ZAR | $19,153.94 | Middle 40% |
| 3D Lab Technologist | 359,900 ZAR | $18,990.36 | Middle 40% |
| Service Engineer | 351,200 ZAR | $18,531.3 | Middle 40% |
| Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist | 351,200 ZAR | $18,531.3 | Middle 40% |
| Social Science Research Assistant | 348,300 ZAR | $18,378.28 | Middle 40% |
| Marine Superintendent | 345,700 ZAR | $18,241.09 | Middle 40% |
| Lab Analyst | 341,400 ZAR | $18,014.2 | Middle 40% |
| Survey Researcher | 340,400 ZAR | $17,961.43 | Middle 40% |
| Materials Analyst | 339,100 ZAR | $17,892.84 | Middle 40% |
| Geological Technician | 327,300 ZAR | $17,270.2 | Middle 40% |
| Formulation Technologist | 320,500 ZAR | $16,911.4 | Middle 40% |
| Biomedical Laboratory Officer | 318,800 ZAR | $16,821.69 | Middle 40% |
| Biofuels Processing Technician | 313,700 ZAR | $16,552.59 | Middle 40% |
| Geographic Information Systems Technician | 288,700 ZAR | $15,233.45 | Middle 40% |
| Geological Data Technician | 286,400 ZAR | $15,112.09 | Middle 40% |
| Flavourist | 275,200 ZAR | $14,521.11 | Middle 40% |
| Geophysical Data Technician | 273,300 ZAR | $14,420.86 | Middle 40% |
| Statistical Assistant | 273,300 ZAR | $14,420.86 | Middle 40% |
| Laboratory Technician | 253,400 ZAR | $13,370.82 | Middle 40% |
| Technical Officer | 253,400 ZAR | $13,370.82 | Middle 40% |
| Lab Technician | 251,500 ZAR | $13,270.57 | Middle 40% |
| Assistant Breeder | 239,000 ZAR | $12,610.99 | Middle 40% |
| Service Technician | 238,900 ZAR | $12,605.72 | Middle 40% |
| Technician | 233,900 ZAR | $12,341.89 | Middle 40% |
| Polygraph Examiner | 232,900 ZAR | $12,289.12 | Middle 40% |
| Surveying and Mapping Technician | 232,900 ZAR | $12,289.12 | Middle 40% |
| Refrigeration Technician | 197,600 ZAR | $10,426.5 | Middle 40% |