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Medical Laboratory Technician

Average Medical Laboratory Technician with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Skills Salary in South Africa

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R247,399
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 150k
MEDIAN
ZAR 247k
90%
ZAR 500k

The average salary for a Medical Laboratory Technician is R247,399 in 2025

Base Salary
R150k - R500k
Bonus
R0 - R15k
Total Pay
R101k - R492k
Based on 22 salary profiles (last updated Jan 28 2025)
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Common Health Benefits for a Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical
14%
None
86%

Gender Breakdown for Medical Laboratory Technicians

Female
58.3%
Male
41.7%
This data is based on 12 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Medical Laboratory Technicians

What is the highest pay for Medical Laboratory Technicians?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Medical Laboratory Technician is ZAR 500k / year

What is the lowest pay for Medical Laboratory Technicians?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Medical Laboratory Technician is ZAR 150k / year

How can Medical Laboratory Technicians increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Medical Laboratory Technician 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 Medical Laboratory Technician that oversees more junior Medical Laboratory Technicians, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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