Back End Developer: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026
Find out what the average Back End Developer salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Back End Developer make in South Africa?
R 7 920 000/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Back End 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
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Software Engineer: Back-End 10082
Capitec BankCape Town, ZA As a Back‑End Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in a cross‑functional product team, owning the full software development lifecycle from design and build, through deployment, to operating sy...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
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Senior Front End Developer (Angular)
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Virtual Sales Advisor
DevFindersBlouberg, WC, ZA We provide Residential and End of Tenancy cleaning across the UK.You’ll advise clients, recommend services, and maintain strong client relationships remotely.Convert warm leads into bookings.Recomm...Show moreLast updated: 19 days ago
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Senior Back-End Engineer (with Data)
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