Java developer: Average Salary in South Africa, 2025
Find out what the average Java developer salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Java developer make in South Africa?
R 7 920 000/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Java developer in South Africa is R 7 920 000 per year or R 4 062 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 420 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 10 200 000 per year.
MedianR 7 920 000

LowR 420 000
HighR 10 200 000
Active jobs with salaries



Senior Java Developer
TumainiCape Town, Southern Suburbs Are you a Senior Java Developer seeking new challenges? Well, we have the right job for you! A well-established IT company is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join their Cape Town (Tokai) based t...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Intern Developer
MVIASouthern Suburbs (Cape), ZA Coltman Code is seeking a driven and eager-to-learn.This role is ideal for recent graduates or final-year students who want real-world exposure to software development, automation tools, and collab...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
Application Development Team Leader
FirstRand groupDirectAxis Campus, 108 De Waal Road, Diep River, Cape Town, 7800 Welcome to Direct Axis, the home of the #changeables.We design shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.NET team, you will be surr...Show moreLast updated: 23 days ago
Java Developer
Network1Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Are you an intellectual problem-solver with a passion for clean scalable code I work with top employers who are actively seeking high-achieving Java Developers.
If you have a solid technical foundat...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago