Based on 279 job listings - Cape Town, South Africa 2026
50% of professionals earn between R 223 750 - R 700 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 700 000
Cape Town
Average salary
488 333 - 600 000
Median salary
700 000 - 860 000
279 job openings
South Africa
Average salary
322 125 - 373 750
Median salary
65 000 - 80 000
1 025 job openings
The average salary for a Software Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa is ZAR 488 333 - ZAR 600 000 per year in 2026, based on 279 job listings.
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