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Cardiologist Salary in South Africa: Average R2.1M (Payscale)

Per Payscale: average annual salary = R2,100,000 (range R1.5M–R3M).

Factors

  • Years of experience.
  • Public vs. private practice (private significantly higher).
  • Subspecialty (interventional, electrophysiology > general).
  • Location (Gauteng, Western Cape > rural).
  • Academic vs. clinical roles.

Note: ZAR amounts; convert for USD context (~$110K–$220K at 2024 rates). South African cardiologists complete MBChB + 4 yr internal medicine + 3 yr cardiology fellowship = 12+ years post-matric.

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