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  "id": 8165789,
  "title": "How much do registered nurses earn in South Africa? Salary figures revealed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/how-much-do-registered-nurses-earn-in-south-africa-salary-figures",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-18T03:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/business/2026-09-18-how-much-do-registered-nurses-earn-in-south-africa-salary-figures-revealed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Registered nurses are vital to South Africa's healthcare system, providing patient care, administering treatment, and supporting doctors. PayScale reports an average annual salary of R283,456 for registered nurses in South Africa, with a range of additional compensation including bonuses, profit sharing, and commission. Earnings vary based on experience, with those with less than a year earning an average of R226,067 per year, while those with 20 or more years of experience earn an average of R345,009 per year.",
  "summary": "PayScale data shows how registered nurse salaries in South Africa vary by experience, from entry-level earnings to compensation for nurses with 20 or more years in the profession.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}