Java developer: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026
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
Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company.Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimise financial transaction processing.Our deep ...Show moreLast updated: 29 days ago
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Amaris ConsultingCape Town, South Africa Join our agile development team working in a hybrid environment on a dynamic project within the Payments / Paytech industry.
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Communicate CtCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Do you speak fluent Java Not the coffee (although Cape Town has excellent options) but the language that powers serious scalable systems.
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The Legends AgencyCape Town, South Africa Shape the future of software development by combining Java expertise with cutting-edge AI-powered coding tools.Remote, R700 per hour, 12-month contract (Financial Services sector).Our client is a...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Electrum SoftwareCape Town, Western Cape, ZAQuick Apply