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Medical Transcriptionist

Average Medical Transcriptionist with Typing Skills Salary in South Africa

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R162,358
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 142k
MEDIAN
ZAR 162k
75%
ZAR 173k

The average salary for a Medical Transcriptionist is R162,358 in 2025

Base Salary
R142k - R173k
Bonus
R0 - R13k
Total Pay
R44k - R175k
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated Nov 28 2023)
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What Do Medical Transcriptionists Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Medical Transcriptionist

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

Gender Breakdown for Medical Transcriptionists

Female
66.7%
Male
33.3%
This data is based on 3 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Medical Transcriptionists

What is the highest pay for Medical Transcriptionists?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Medical Transcriptionist is ZARNaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Medical Transcriptionists?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Medical Transcriptionist is ZARNaN / year

How can Medical Transcriptionists increase their salary?

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

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