South Africa
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Critical Care Nurse

Average Critical Care Nurse Salary in South Africa

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R316,424
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 297k
MEDIAN
ZAR 316k
75%
ZAR 364k

The average salary for a Critical Care Nurse is R316,424 in 2025

Base Salary
R297k - R364k
Bonus
R11k - R45k
Total Pay
R321k - R395k
(last updated Jan 12 2023)
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Common Health Benefits for a Critical Care Nurse

Medical
100%
Dental
33%
Vision
33%

Gender Breakdown for Critical Care Nurses

Female
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Critical Care Nurses

What is the highest pay for Critical Care Nurses?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Critical Care Nurse is ZARNaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Critical Care Nurses?

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How can Critical Care Nurses increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Critical Care Nurse 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 Critical Care Nurse that oversees more junior Critical Care Nurses, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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