Programmer: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026

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How much does a Programmer make in South Africa?

R 510 000/ Annual
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

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Core Description of the role As a Senior C# Developer in the SGT WebApps team, you will be responsible for the analysis, development, and maintenance of various inhouse Web Applications developed ... Show more