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Biomedical Scientist

Average Biomedical Scientist with Biotechnology Skills Salary in South Africa

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R200,000
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Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 110k
MEDIAN
ZAR 200k
75%
ZAR 295k

The average salary for a Biomedical Scientist is R200,000 in 2025

Base Salary
R110k - R295k
Bonus
R9k - R21k
Total Pay
R143k - R295k
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated Nov 21 2023)
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What Do Biomedical Scientists Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Biomedical Scientist

Medical
33%
Dental
33%
Vision
33%
None
67%

Gender Breakdown for Biomedical Scientists

Female
100.0%
This data is based on 3 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Biomedical Scientists

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How can Biomedical Scientists increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Biomedical Scientist is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Biomedical Scientist that oversees more junior Biomedical Scientists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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