Median salary
$156,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$103.8k – $176.8k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
45.5%
5 of 11 roles
Live roles
11
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
micro1
|
$156,000 | 3 |
DuckDuckGo
|
$178,500 | 1 |
| BV BVNK | $103,815 | 1 |
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How much do Backend Engineer roles in South Africa pay?
The median salary for Backend Engineer roles in South Africa is $156,000 per year. Most pay falls between $103,815 (25th percentile) and $176,800 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $91,926 to $177,820.
These figures are computed live from 11 active Backend Engineer roles in South Africa on JobsRadar, of which 5 (45.5%) 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 Backend Engineer roles in South Africa include micro1, DuckDuckGo 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 Backend Engineer salary in South Africa?
- The median is $156,000 per year, with most pay between $103,815 and $176,800 (25th–75th percentile), based on 5 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Backend Engineer salary range in South Africa?
- Pay ranges from about $91,926 to $177,820 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $156,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.