What is the median salary for Data Engineer in Johannesburg?

The median salary for Data Engineer in Johannesburg is ZAR 680 000 - ZAR 900 000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Data Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 480 000 - ZAR 900 000, while in Johannesburg it is ZAR 480 000 - ZAR 900 000.

Top companies hiring Data Engineer in Johannesburg include IDBASE SOFTWARE, OfferZen, Watu.

Based on 1 040 job listings - Johannesburg, South Africa 2026

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R 480 000 - R 900 000

Median salary

R 680 000 - R 900 000

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Data Engineer in Johannesburg

The average salary for a Data Engineer in Johannesburg, South Africa is ZAR 480 000 - ZAR 900 000 per year in 2026, based on 1 040 job listings.

Leading employers for Data Engineer roles in South Africa include IDBASE SOFTWARE, OfferZen, Watu.

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