Software engineer: Average Salary in South Africa, 2025
Find out what the average Software engineer salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Software engineer make in South Africa?
R 550 000/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
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
LowR 288 000
HighR 3 515 258
Active jobs with salaries
Join a fast-growing innovator in the telecom industry that''''s building the future of web-based communications tools.We''''re looking for a passionate Software Engineer to be part of our agile dev...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Old MutualZA Job title : Senior Software Engineer.Job Location : Gauteng, Durban.A seasoned Full-Stack Software Engineer with a strong track record of delivering complex web applications and a passion for mento...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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