Median salary
$187,200
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$60.2k – $244.4k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
33.3%
7 of 21 roles
Live roles
21
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
AI/ML Engineer
AI/ML Engineer, Internal Platforms
Machine Learning Engineer
AI Engineer
Senior AI Platform Engineer
AI-Native QA Automation Engineer
Senior AI Platform Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
micro1
|
$244,400 | 4 |
|
Hire Hangar
|
$48,000 | 2 |
| BV BVNK | $63,442 | 1 |
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How much do AI Engineer roles in South Africa pay?
The median salary for AI Engineer roles in South Africa is $187,200 per year. Most pay falls between $60,221 (25th percentile) and $244,400 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $49,800 to $266,000.
These figures are computed live from 21 active AI Engineer roles in South Africa on JobsRadar, of which 7 (33.3%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid AI Engineer roles in South Africa include micro1, Hire Hangar and BVNK.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average AI Engineer salary in South Africa?
- The median is $187,200 per year, with most pay between $60,221 and $244,400 (25th–75th percentile), based on 7 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the AI Engineer salary range in South Africa?
- Pay ranges from about $49,800 to $266,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $187,200. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.