50% of professionals earn between R 251 875 - R 670 625 ZAR
The median salary is R 461 250
The average salary for a Data Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 461 250 - ZAR 670 625 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 565 938 per year, based on 6 816 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Workfromhome, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Stellenbosch, Sandton. Workfromhome leads with 1 416 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Engineer roles in South Africa include 2U, Dariel, FNB South Africa, Intelligent Debt Management, LexisNexis.
Explore 6 816 Data Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.