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Top Earners: South Africa

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Highest Paying Jobs Ranked

RankJob TitleAvg. Salary / year (ZAR)Income Tier
1
Surgeon - Heart Transplant
Health and Medical
1,825,000 ZAR Top 10%
2
Chief of Surgery
Health and Medical
1,777,700 ZAR Top 10%
3
Surgeon - Orthopedic
Health and Medical
1,777,700 ZAR Top 10%
4
Surgeon - Cardiothoracic
Health and Medical
1,668,900 ZAR Top 10%
5
Surgeon - Plastic Reconstructive
Health and Medical
1,655,500 ZAR Top 10%
6
Invasive Cardiologist
Health and Medical
1,570,900 ZAR Top 10%
7
Surgeon - Neurology
Health and Medical
1,570,900 ZAR Top 10%
8
Cardiovascular Specialist
Health and Medical
1,537,500 ZAR Top 10%
9
Physician - Cardiology
Health and Medical
1,500,800 ZAR Top 10%
10
Surgeon - Pediatric
Health and Medical
1,428,800 ZAR Top 10%
11
Physician - Anesthesiology
Health and Medical
1,405,700 ZAR Top 10%
12
Surgeon - Trauma
Health and Medical
1,333,900 ZAR Top 10%
13
Physician - Urology
Health and Medical
1,306,100 ZAR Top 10%
14
Urologist
Health and Medical
1,296,900 ZAR Top 10%
15
Physician - Internal Medicine
Health and Medical
1,273,300 ZAR Top 10%
16
Anesthesiologist
Health and Medical
1,259,300 ZAR Top 10%
17
Clinical Psychologist
Health and Medical
1,259,300 ZAR Top 10%
18
Surgeon
Health and Medical
1,259,300 ZAR Top 10%
19
Chief of Psychology
Health and Medical
1,249,900 ZAR Top 10%
20
Physician - Nephrology
Health and Medical
1,249,900 ZAR Top 10%
21
Physician - Neurology
Health and Medical
1,249,900 ZAR Top 10%
22
Internist
Health and Medical
1,224,800 ZAR Top 10%
23
Oral Surgeon
Health and Medical
1,224,800 ZAR Top 10%
24
Physician - Dermatology
Health and Medical
1,212,800 ZAR Top 10%
25
Physician - Immunology / Allergy
Health and Medical
1,212,800 ZAR Top 10%
26
Surgeon - Burn
Health and Medical
1,212,800 ZAR Top 10%
27
Dermatologist
Health and Medical
1,198,300 ZAR Top 10%
28
Orthodontist
Health and Medical
1,192,400 ZAR Top 10%
29
Neurologist
Health and Medical
1,182,800 ZAR Top 10%
30
Interventionist
Health and Medical
1,180,700 ZAR Top 10%
31
Cardiology Manager
Health and Medical
1,165,300 ZAR Top 10%
32
Breast Center Manager
Health and Medical
1,162,300 ZAR Top 10%
33
Physician - Endocrinology
Health and Medical
1,159,900 ZAR Top 10%
34
Naturopathic Physician
Health and Medical
1,152,700 ZAR Top 10%
35
Physician - Radiology
Health and Medical
1,152,700 ZAR Top 10%
36
Physician - Radiation Therapy
Health and Medical
1,149,200 ZAR Top 10%
37
Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology
Health and Medical
1,124,200 ZAR Top 10%
38
Magistrate Judge
Legal
1,114,700 ZAR Top 10%
39
Radiation Therapist
Health and Medical
1,109,200 ZAR Top 10%
40
Physician - Gastroenterology
Health and Medical
1,097,500 ZAR Top 10%
41
Endodontist
Health and Medical
1,088,100 ZAR Top 10%
42
Prosthodontist
Health and Medical
1,088,100 ZAR Top 10%
43
Obstetrician / Gynecologist
Health and Medical
1,078,200 ZAR Top 10%
44
Physician - Hematology / Oncology
Health and Medical
1,064,100 ZAR Top 10%
45
Radiologist
Health and Medical
1,062,500 ZAR Top 10%
46
Physician - Nuclear Medicine
Health and Medical
1,059,800 ZAR Top 10%
47
Treatment Services Director
Health and Medical
1,058,800 ZAR Top 10%
48
Forensic Pathologist
Health and Medical
1,057,100 ZAR Top 10%
49
Periodontist
Health and Medical
1,048,600 ZAR Top 10%
50
Physician - Infectious Disease
Health and Medical
1,042,000 ZAR Top 10%
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