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Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

Average Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Salary in South Africa

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R330,000
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Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 198k
MEDIAN
ZAR 330k
75%
ZAR 535k

The average salary for a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is R330,000 in 2025

Base Salary
R198k - R535k
Bonus
R0 - R11k
Total Pay
R203k - R541k
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated Sep 06 2020)
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What Do Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)s Do?

Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Tasks
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Investigate and monitor any over exposure incidents.
  • Plan and coordinate radiation safety sessions.
  • Track and record all radioactive materials or sources and oversee transportation.
  • Perform regular safety audits, tests and leak surveys.
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Common Health Benefits for a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

Medical
33%
None
67%

Gender Breakdown for Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)s

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 Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)s

What is the highest pay for Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)s?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is ZARNaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)s?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is ZARNaN / year

How can Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)s increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) 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 Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) that oversees more junior Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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