Software Developer Salary in South Africa
R 40,654
per month
per year
R 487,800
per year
per month
Software Developer Average Salary
The average salary for a Software Developer in SA is R 40 654 gross per month (R 487 800 gross per year), which is 73% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Software Developer can expect an average starting salary of R 22 488. The highest salaries can exceed R 85 700.
Salary Range: a Software Developer can expect an average starting salary of R 22 488. The highest salaries can exceed R 85 700.
R 22,488
Low
R 40,654
Average salary
R 85,700
High
R 269,900
Low
R 487,800
Average salary
R 1,028,400
High
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Software Developer Salary Range - South Africa
Among IT Software Developers in South Africa, Junior Software Developers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Java Developers, Senior Software Developers or Full Stack Software Developers enjoy the highest salaries.
Software Developer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Java Developer | R 56,100/month | +38% |
| Senior Software Developer | R 51,220/month | +26% |
| Junior Software Developer | R 23,170/month | -43% |
Software Developer - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Software Developer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 270 000 gross per year. An intermediate level Software Developer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 450 000, while a Senior Software Developer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 610 000. Software Developers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 800 000 yearly.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Software Developer
| Late Career | ▲ +64% |
| Senior | ▲ +25% |
| Average Salary | R 487,800/year |
| Intermediate Level | ▼ -8% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -45% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
14%
14%
Male
86%
86%
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