Entry-level Pharmacist salary in South Africa
What first-year pharmacists actually earn in South Africa, the path from entry to mid-level, and the hourly rate behind those monthly numbers.
Starting pay
R30 000/mo
After 1–2 years
R45 000/mo
Hourly rate
R173–R260/hr
What you'll earn as a junior pharmacist
- • Most first-year pharmacists start between R30 000 and R45 000 per month.
- • That works out to roughly R173–R260 per hour on a 40-hour week.
- • Education path: BPharm + internship + community service.
- • Typical experience needed at entry: Internship.
- • Within 3–5 years, mid-level pay rises to around R55 000/month.
From entry to mid-level
Within 3–5 years, mid-level pharmacist pay rises to around R55 000/month - a 83% increase over your starting salary.
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