How much does a Machine Learning Engineer earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Machine Learning Engineer in South Africa ranges from ZAR 733 334 to ZAR 866 667 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 693 job listings

Salary Guide

Machine Learning Engineer Salary in South Africa

Based on 693 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 733 334 - R 866 667

Median salary

R 733 334 - R 866 667

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 309K

25th percentileR 387K

MedianR 733K

75th percentileR 867K

90th percentileR 997K

50% of professionals earn between R 386 667 - R 866 667 ZAR

The median salary is R 733 334

Top cities

Cape Town159 job openings

Johannesburg98 job openings

Workfromhome52 job openings

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Machine Learning Engineer

693 job openings

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The average salary for a Machine Learning Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 733 334 - ZAR 866 667 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 800 001 per year, based on 693 active job listings.

The cities with the most Machine Learning Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Workfromhome, Sandton, George. Cape Town leads with 159 job openings.

Explore 693 Machine Learning Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.