Programmer: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026
Find out what the average Programmer salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Programmer make in South Africa?
R 510 000/ Annual
Based on 1926 salaries
Based on 1926 salaries
The average Programmer in South Africa is R 510 000 per year or R 262 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 390 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 6 984 000 per year.
MedianR 510 000

LowR 390 000
HighR 6 984 000
Active jobs with salaries



Junior CNC Operator - Somerset West
Sagen AdvisorySomerset West, ZA Sagen Advisory Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client.This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a mechanical mindset, a strong eye for detail, and a desire to grow in a technical man...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Programmer - Cape Town
The Recruitment ProCape Town, ZA R65k-R85k dependant on experience and complexity to programme projects, proficient in Prima Vera or suitable software.Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Analyst Programmer
TumainiCape Town Are you a Programmer who is skilled in Analysis? Well we have the right job for you! A well-established IT company is seeking an Analyst Developer to join their Bellville based team.Skilled in Orac...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
All Round Machinist and or CNC Programmer
Dennes Engineering PTY ltd.Cape Town, ZA All?Round Machinist / CNC Programmer.Ndabeni (near Pinelands), Cape Town.Dennes Engineering – 40 years of solving engineering challenges in South Africa.
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