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 6 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 6 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

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Embedded Systems Engineer

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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 6 active job listings.

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