How much does a software developer make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 18,490 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,480
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 3.4 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $134,900 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,900 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,900 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $13,990 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $13,480 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $13,050 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $441 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analystR 225,000
- Web developerR 205,100
- Software programmerR 204,900
- Software testerR 211,800
- Data administratorR 207,700
- Systems administratorR 207,000
- Networks engineerR 215,000
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classifiedR 215,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 18,490 a month, R 221,900 a year.
How much does a software developer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 181,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 266,400.
Which country pays a software developer the most?
United States, with a median of $134,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software developer make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $134,900 a year against $13,480 in South Africa, 10.0 times more.
Who makes more, a software developer or a web developer?
A software developer: R 221,900 a year against R 205,100 for a web developer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate