Entry-level Dietitian salary in South Africa
What first-year dietitians actually earn in South Africa, the path from entry to mid-level, and the hourly rate behind those monthly numbers.
Starting pay
R20 000/mo
After 1–2 years
R32 000/mo
Hourly rate
R116–R185/hr
What you'll earn as a junior dietitian
- • Most first-year dietitians start between R20 000 and R32 000 per month.
- • That works out to roughly R116–R185 per hour on a 40-hour week.
- • Education path: BSc Dietetics + HPCSA registration.
- • Typical experience needed at entry: Community service + clinical or sports nutrition.
- • Within 3–5 years, mid-level pay rises to around R42 000/month.
From entry to mid-level
Within 3–5 years, mid-level dietitian pay rises to around R42 000/month - a 110% increase over your starting salary.
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