Pharmacist Salary in South Africa 2026 — Real Data + Comparison
What Pharmacists 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: +9%· Based on government & industry data
Annual salary range
Low
R 370,000
≈ $20,000 USD
Mid
R 647,500
≈ $35,000 USD
High
R 1,110,000
≈ $60,000 USD
| Level | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | R 288,600 | R 505,050 | R 865,800 |
| Mid Level | R 370,000 | R 647,500 | R 1,110,000 |
| Senior | R 499,500 | R 874,125 | R 1,498,500 |
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