R175,951
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 17k
MEDIAN
ZAR 176k
90%
ZAR 461k
The average salary for a Lab Technologist is R175,951
Base Salary
R17k - R461k
Bonus
R4k - R119k
Total Pay
R76k - R444k
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What Do Lab Technologists Do?
Lab Technologist Tasks
- Conduct blood tests and blood counts.
- Maintain, set up, sterilize, and calibrate medical laboratory equipment.
- Analyze results of tests using mechanical or electrical devices to identify any abnormalities.
- Enter any abnormalities or diseases into the database.
- Perform manual and automated tests for diagnosis.
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Gender Breakdown
Male
56.5%
Female
43.5%
This data is based on 23 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
46%
Dental
21%
Vision
21%
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