Median salary
$102,528
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$99.8k – $102.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
14.5%
8 of 55 roles
Live roles
55
open right now
Salary trend
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How much do Software Engineer roles in South Africa pay?
The median salary for Software Engineer roles in South Africa is $102,528 per year. Most pay falls between $99,842 (25th percentile) and $102,528 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $92,034 to $102,528.
These figures are computed live from 55 active Software Engineer roles in South Africa on JobsRadar, of which 8 (14.5%) 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 Software Engineer roles in South Africa include BVNK and Rewst.
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.