▼31%
R259,899
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 118k
MEDIAN
ZAR 260k
90%
ZAR 583k
The average salary for a Medical Scientist is R259,899
Base Salary
R118k - R583k
Bonus
R3k - R35k
Profit Sharing
R0 - R81k
Commission
R0 - R113k
Total Pay
R119k - R588k
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What Do Medical Scientists Do?
Medical Scientist Tasks
- Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
- Prepare and analyze organ, tissue and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms, or to study cell structure.
- Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
- Investigate cause, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission of diseases or parasites.
- Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
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Negotiate your pay with confidenceGender Breakdown
Female
84.6%
Male
15.4%
This data is based on 26 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
69%
Dental
4%
Vision
4%
None