How Much Do Software Developers Earn in South Africa

   
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If you are planning a career in software development, it is important to understand the salary potential of this field. The table below details the hourly wages for Software Developers and Programmers. 

Average Software Developer Salary in South Africa

As anyone who has ever worked in the tech industry knows, there’s a huge demand for software developers. The average salary for a Software Developer in South Africa is R 40 654 gross per month (R 487 800 gross per year), which is 73% higher than South Africa’s national average salary.

The following chart shows how much the top 10% of Software Developers earn:

Average hourly wages for Software Developers in South Africa

The average hourly wage for Software Developers in South Africa is R40 654 per month (R487 800 per year). This is 73% higher than South Africa’s national average salary.

The average salary for a Software Developer in South Africa is R 40 654 gross per month (R 487 800 gross per year), which is 73% higher than South Africa’s national average salary.

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