A minimum base salary for Software Developers, DevOps, QA, and other tech professionals in South Africa starts at ZAR 41000 per year. At the same time, more leading roles like Software Architect, Team Lead, Tech Lead, or Engineering Manager can bring you a gross annual income of ZAR 90000 without bonuses.

The figures are imprecise and reflect the approximate salary range for tech professionals in this country.

According to the feedback from our users, the average salary for a Software Developer in South Africa is ZAR 47000 per annum.

Keep in mind that the salaries you’re offered when relocating may differ from those you can get already living in the country.