How much does a Software Developer make in South Africa?
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ZAR 80,550
/ moThe estimated total pay for a Software Developer is ZAR 80,550 per month in the South Africa area, with an average salary of ZAR 37,750 per month. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is ZAR 42,800 per month. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | ZAR 80,550 /mo |
| Senior Software Developer | ZAR 127,950 /mo |
| Software Developer IV |
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For Software Developer in South Africa
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Top Paying Industries
For a Software Developer in South Africa
The top paying industry for a Software Developer in South Africa is Information Technology with a median total pay of $90,081.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Software Developer pay FAQ in South Africa
The national average salary for a Software Developer is ZAR 37,750 per month in South Africa. Filter by location to see a Software Developer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1615 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Software Developer employees.
The highest salary for a Software Developer in South Africa is ZAR 69,220 per month.
The lowest salary for a Software Developer in South Africa is ZAR 20,000 per month.
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