System engineer: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026
Find out what the average System engineer salary is
Salary rate
How much does a System engineer make in South Africa?
R 1 258 764/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
Based on 10000 salaries
The average System engineer in South Africa is R 1 258 764 per year or R 646 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 550 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 5 280 000 per year.
MedianR 1 258 764

LowR 550 000
HighR 5 280 000
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