How much does a Embedded Systems Engineer earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in South Africa ranges from ZAR 600 000 to ZAR 1 500 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 159 job listings

How much does a Embedded Systems Engineer earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Embedded Systems Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 950 000 - ZAR 1 092 500 per year.

Salary Guide

Embedded Systems Engineer Salary in South Africa

Based on 159 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 600 000 - R 1 500 000

Median salary

R 950 000 - R 1 092 500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 510K

25th percentileR 600K

MedianR 950K

75th percentileR 2M

90th percentileR 2M

50% of professionals earn between R 600 000 - R 1 500 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 950 000

Top cities

Cape Town25 job openings

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Embedded Systems Engineer

159 job openings

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The average salary for a Embedded Systems Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 600 000 - ZAR 1 500 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 1 021 250 per year, based on 159 active job listings.

The cities with the most Embedded Systems Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Centurion, Midrand. Cape Town leads with 25 job openings.

Explore 159 Embedded Systems Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.