Median salary
$93,700
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$78.1k – $109.4k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
18.8%
3 of 16 roles
Live roles
16
open right now
Salary trend
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How much do Data Engineer roles in South Africa pay?
The median salary for Data Engineer roles in South Africa is $93,700 per year. Most pay falls between $78,050 (25th percentile) and $109,350 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $68,660 to $118,740.
These figures are computed live from 16 active Data Engineer roles in South Africa on JobsRadar, of which 3 (18.8%) 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 Data Engineer roles in South Africa include micro1 and Mindrift.
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 Data Engineer salary in South Africa?
- The median is $93,700 per year, with most pay between $78,050 and $109,350 (25th–75th percentile), based on 3 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Data Engineer salary range in South Africa?
- Pay ranges from about $68,660 to $118,740 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $93,700. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.