What is the median salary for Data Engineer in Cape Town?

The median salary for Data Engineer in Cape Town is ZAR 735 000 - ZAR 900 000 per year.

How does the Data Engineer salary in Cape Town compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Data Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 735 000 - ZAR 900 000, while in Cape Town it is ZAR 735 000 - ZAR 900 000.

Top companies hiring Data Engineer in Cape Town include Mindrift, AECOM, Decision Inc., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Black Pen Recruitment.

Based on 304 job listings - Cape Town, South Africa 2026

Average salary

R 735 000 - R 900 000

Median salary

R 735 000 - R 900 000

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Data Engineer in Cape Town

The average salary for a Data Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa is ZAR 735 000 - ZAR 900 000 per year in 2026, based on 304 job listings.

Leading employers for Data Engineer roles in South Africa include Mindrift, AECOM, Decision Inc., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Black Pen Recruitment.

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