50% of professionals earn between R 53 750 - R 775 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 412 500
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The average salary for a Data Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 412 500 - ZAR 775 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 593 750 per year, based on 4 585 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Workfromhome, Sandton, Pretoria. Johannesburg leads with 1 078 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Engineer roles in South Africa include E-Merge IT Recruitment, ATS Client, Keyrock, WatersEdge Solutions, AECOM.
Explore 4 585 Data Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.