Which Province Pays Nurses The Most 2025?

Which Province Pays Nurses The Most 2025?: Which province is best to work as a nurse?

Nurses are the foundation of our healthcare system in the constantly changing healthcare landscape. They deserve just recompense for the vital role they play in patient care since their commitment and knowledge are priceless. However, not every province in every country pays nurses the same amount. Which province pays nurses the most? You may be interested if you’re thinking about becoming a nurse or relocating.

This article will examine the differences in nursing pay between provinces and offer information to assist you in choosing your nursing career choice. Which province is best to work as a nurse?

Considerations for Aspiring Nurses

As a prospective nurse, it’s important to take various factors into account when deciding where to work. While a higher salary is attractive, other considerations include the cost of living, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities. Additionally, some provinces may have specific incentives or benefits for healthcare professionals, such as housing allowances or professional development programs.

Which Province Pays Nurses The Most?


These are the provinces that pay the most:

• Although nursing wages might vary across South Africa, the region of Gauteng is renowned for having some of the highest nursing salaries in the nation. This is mainly because Gauteng is home to Pretoria, the nation’s capital, and Johannesburg, the economic centre of the nation. These highly populated places have a strong demand for healthcare services, which makes nurse pay more competitive.

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• Whether a nurse works in a public or private healthcare facility, Gauteng Province has a wide range of options. The province is able to provide healthcare professionals with competitive compensation packages thanks to its robust infrastructure and economy.
• It’s important to remember that other South African regions, including the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, provide nurses attractive wages as well, despite having average incomes that are marginally lower than those in Gauteng. These provinces do offer some special benefits, though, such as a cheaper cost of living in some locations, which can help make up for the disparity in salary.

Average Salary Diploma Nurses Earn in SA

In South Africa, find an average range of diplomas nurses receive below.

Job Title	Range	Average
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)	$35k – $65k	$48,167
Registered Nurse (RN)	$52k – $106k	$77,090
Nursing Manager	$73k – $119k	$92,807
Wellness Director, Residential Care/Assisted Living	$45k – $82k (Estimated )	$61,880
MDS Coordinator	$55k – $93k (Estimated )	$72,107
Nurse Case Manager	$53k – $86k (Estimated )	$67,273
Director, Nursing	$60k – $113k (Estimated )	$81,969

Job Title	Range	Average
Operations Supervisor	$44k – $92k (Estimated )	$63,967
Executive Director	$52k – $129k (Estimated )	$79,922
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Registered Nurse	$80k – $164k (Estimated )	$109,250
Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor	$61k – $104k (Estimated )	$79,165
Practice Manager	$45k – $80k (Estimated )	$60,228
Nurse Oncology	$47k – $82k (Estimated )	$63,463
Wellness Director	$37k – $76k (Estimated )	$53,486

DHET Contact Detail

123 Fr​ancis Baard Street
Pretoria
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www.dhet.gov.za​

Call Centre Information
0800 87 2222
Email: callcentre@dhet.gov.za

Private Bag X174
Pretoria
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Tel + 27 12 312 5911

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