50% of professionals earn between R 102 500 - R 875 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 462 500
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The average salary for a AI Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 462 500 - ZAR 875 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 668 750 per year, based on 1 713 active job listings.
The cities with the most AI Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, Midrand. Johannesburg leads with 302 job openings.
Leading employers for AI Engineer roles in South Africa include Mindrift, E-Merge, Crossing Hurdles, ATS Client, Salix Recruitment.
Explore 1 713 AI Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.