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
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