How much does a Mobile Developer earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Mobile Developer in South Africa ranges from ZAR 320 000 to ZAR 620 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 698 job listings

How much does a Mobile Developer earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Mobile Developer in South Africa is ZAR 470 000 - ZAR 540 500 per year.

Salary Guide

Mobile Developer Salary in South Africa

Based on 698 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 320 000 - R 620 000

Median salary

R 470 000 - R 540 500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 272K

25th percentileR 320K

MedianR 470K

75th percentileR 620K

90th percentileR 713K

50% of professionals earn between R 320 000 - R 620 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 470 000

Top cities

Johannesburg128 job openings

Cape Town125 job openings

Sandton41 job openings

Workfromhome37 job openings

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Mobile Developer

698 job openings

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The average salary for a Mobile Developer in South Africa is ZAR 320 000 - ZAR 620 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 505 250 per year, based on 698 active job listings.

The cities with the most Mobile Developer job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Sandton, Workfromhome, East London. Johannesburg leads with 128 job openings.

Explore 698 Mobile Developer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.