How much does a software programmer make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 17,070 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,450
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 3.1 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. Switzerland estimate | $113,500 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $93,190 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $12,920 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $12,450 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $12,050 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $407 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analystR 225,000
- Software developerR 221,900
- Web developerR 205,100
- 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 programmer make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 17,070 a month, R 204,900 a year.
How much does a software programmer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 164,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 247,200.
Which country pays a software programmer the most?
United States, with a median of $100,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software programmer make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $12,450 in South Africa, 8.1 times more.
Who makes more, a software programmer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: R 225,000 a year against R 204,900 for a software programmer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate