Pharmacist

R969,286 (ZAR)/yr

R466.00 (ZAR)/hr

R24,038 (ZAR)/yr

The average pharmacist gross salary in Cape Town, South Africa is R969,286 or an equivalent hourly rate of R466. This is 8% higher (+R74,311) than the average pharmacist salary in South Africa. In addition, they earn an average bonus of R24,038. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Cape Town, South Africa. An entry level pharmacist (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of R673,318. On the other end, a senior level pharmacist (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of R1,248,175.

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R1,044,196 (ZAR)

8 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Pharmacist will increase 8 % over 5 years.

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Pharmacist, the majority at 62% with doctorates.

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Cape Town, South Africa

The cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa is 13% more than the average cost of living in South Africa. Cost of living is calculated based on accumulating the cost of food, transportation, health services, rent, utilities, taxes, and miscellaneous.

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Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa. It is the country's oldest city and the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. It is the country's second-largest city, after Johannesburg, and the largest in the Western Cape. The city is part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality. The city is known for its harbour, its natural setting in the Cape Floristic Region, and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point. In 2014, Cape Town was named the best place in the world to...

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Dispenses and compounds prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care, according to professional standards and State and Federal legal requirements. Reviews prescriptions issued by physician, or other authorized prescriber; assures accuracy and determines formulas and ingredients needed. Requires current Pharmacist license. Read More

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