Midwife Salary in South Africa 2026 — Real Data + Comparison
What Midwifes earn in South Africa — honest annual ranges in ZAR and USD across entry, mid, and senior levels. Same data, around the globe, for every role and every country we cover.
Updated 2026 · Demand: Very High ↑ · 5-yr trend: +12%· Based on government & industry data
Annual salary range
Low
R 166,500
≈ $9,000 USD
Mid
R 259,000
≈ $14,000 USD
High
R 370,000
≈ $20,000 USD
| Level | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | R 129,870 | R 202,020 | R 288,600 |
| Mid Level | R 166,500 | R 259,000 | R 370,000 |
| Senior | R 224,775 | R 349,650 | R 499,500 |
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