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Software engineer: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026

Find out what the average Software engineer salary is

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How much does a Software engineer make in South Africa?
R 550 000/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Software engineer in South Africa is R 550 000 per year or R 282 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 288 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 3 515 258 per year.
MedianR 550 000
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LowR 288 000
HighR 3 515 258
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DevOps Engineer (Linux)

DevOps Engineer (Linux)

Watershed ConsultingClaremont, Western Cape, South Africa
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Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer

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Software Engineer (GCS)

Software Engineer (GCS)

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