Forensic Scientist
R655,703 (ZAR)/yr
R315.24 (ZAR)/hr
R13,770 (ZAR)/yr
The average forensic scientist gross salary in Johannesburg, South Africa is R655,703 or an equivalent hourly rate of R315. This is 30% higher (+R149,924) than the average forensic scientist salary in South Africa. In addition, they earn an average bonus of R13,770. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Johannesburg, South Africa. An entry level forensic scientist (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of R474,997. On the other end, a senior level forensic scientist (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of R815,435.
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R760,139 (ZAR)
16 %
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Forensic Scientist will increase 16 % over 5 years.
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Forensic Scientist, the majority at 69% with bachelors.
Typical Field of Study: Forensic Science and Technology
See how education can impact your salaryThe cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa is 18% 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.
View Cost of Living PageJohannesburg ( joh-HAN-iss-burg, US also -HAHN-, Afrikaans: [jʊəˈɦanəsbœrχ]; Zulu and Xhosa: eGoli [ɛˈɡɔːli]) (colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, Jo'burg or "The City of Gold") is the most populous city in South Africa with 4,803,262 people, and is classified as a megacity; it is one of the 100 largest urban areas in the world. It is the provincial capital and largest city of Gauteng, which is the wealthiest province in South Africa. Johannesburg is the seat of the Constitutional Court, the highest...
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