Nurse Salary In South Africa
Nurses in South Africa are among the most highly sought after professionals in the country. This is because they are responsible for providing a wide range of health care services to patients, as well as assisting doctors and other medical professionals with their work. Nurses work on an hourly rate and they also receive bonuses based on their performance and the number of patients they treat.
The average nurse salary in South Africa is around R30 000 per year. However, this amount can vary depending on the location where you work and your level of experience. If you have less than three years’ experience then you will earn around R25 000 per year but if you have more than eight years’ experience then your annual salary will increase to around R35 000 per year. Nurses who work at private clinics or hospitals tend to earn more than those who work at public institutions due to higher levels of demand for their services from patients who would rather pay for private treatment than wait for free healthcare from public institutions.
Nurses also receive bonuses during certain times throughout the year such as during Christmas when they receive gifts from management such as perfumes or clothing items.
Nurses Salary In South Africa
The average salary for a Nurse in SA is R 341 620 gross per year (R 28 470 gross per month), which is 21% higher than the South Africa’s national average salary.
Salary Range: a Nurse can expect an average starting basic salary of R 144 200. The highest salaries can exceed R 583 500 (excluding benefits and allowances).
R 144 200
Low
R 341 620
Average salary
R 583 500
High
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Nurse Salary Range – South Africa
Low
R 144 200
Average salary
R 341 620
Experienced
R 447 500
High
R 583 500
Among Nursing Practitioners in South Africa, Nursing Assistants, Enrolled Auxiliary Nurses or Enrolled Nurses / Staff Nurses tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and qualified Registered Nurses with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) or Professional Nurses enjoy the highest salaries.
Nurse – Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Manager Nursing | R 560K/year | +64% |
| Professional Nurse (Specialist Nursing) | R 366K/year | +7% |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | R 352K/year | +3% |
| Professional Nurse (General Nursing) | R 335K/year | -2% |
| Staff Nurse / Enrolled Nurse (EN) | R 195K/year | -43% |
| Nursing Auxiliary (NA) | R 147K/year | -57% |
Nurse – Pay by Experience Level
R15KR20KR25KR30KR35KR40KR45KR50K
Entry Level
0-3 years
Mid Career
4-9 years
Experienced
10-20 years
Late Career
>20 years
Mid Career
R 26 000
In South Africa, an Entry Level Nurse with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 15 000 gross per month. A mid career Nurse with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 26 000, while an experienced Nurse with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 37 000. Nurses with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 40 000 monthly.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Nurse in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +40% |
| Experienced | ▲ +30% |
| Average Salary | R 28 470/month |
| Mid Career | ▼ -9% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -47% |
