AI Engineer Salary in South Africa
AI Engineer Salary in Sandton
Based on 318 job listings - Sandton, South Africa 2026
Average salary
R 450 000 - R 465 000
Median salary
R 450 000 - R 465 000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentileR 100K
25th percentileR 100K
MedianR 450K
75th percentileR 800K
90th percentileR 800K
50% of professionals earn between R 100 000 - R 800 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 450 000
Compare with national average
Sandton
Average salary
450 000 - 465 000
Median salary
450 000 - 465 000
318 job openings
South Africa
Average salary
800 000 - 850 000
Median salary
800 000 - 850 000
7 651 job openings
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The average salary for a AI Engineer in Sandton, South Africa is ZAR 450 000 - ZAR 465 000 per year in 2026, based on 318 job listings.
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