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Medical Laboratory Scientist

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

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R269,782
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 98k
MEDIAN
ZAR 270k
90%
ZAR 460k

The average salary for a Medical Laboratory Scientist is R269,782 in 2025

Base Salary
R98k - R460k
Bonus
R0 - R15k
Total Pay
R98k - R460k
Based on 16 salary profiles (last updated Sep 13 2025)
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What Do Medical Laboratory Scientists Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical
50%
None
50%

Gender Breakdown for Medical Laboratory Scientists

Female
71.4%
Male
14.3%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Medical Laboratory Scientists

What is the highest pay for Medical Laboratory Scientists?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Medical Laboratory Scientist is ZAR 460k / year

What is the lowest pay for Medical Laboratory Scientists?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Medical Laboratory Scientist is ZAR 98k / year

How can Medical Laboratory Scientists increase their salary?

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

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