50% of professionals earn between R 268 750 - R 850 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 775 000
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The average salary for a AI Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 775 000 - ZAR 850 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 812 500 per year, based on 2 437 active job listings.
The cities with the most AI Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Workfromhome, Cape Town, Randburg, Pretoria. Johannesburg leads with 409 job openings.
Leading employers for AI Engineer roles in South Africa include Mindrift, ATS Client, Crossing Hurdles, E-Merge, Network Finance.
Explore 2 437 AI Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.