Based on 2 456 job listings - Cape Town, South Africa 2026
50% of professionals earn between R 700 000 - R 960 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 700 000
Cape Town
Average salary
696 818 - 754 091
Median salary
700 000 - 850 000
2 456 job openings
South Africa
Average salary
480 000 - 1 050 000
Median salary
765 000 - 1 050 000
13 481 job openings
The average salary for a Software Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa is ZAR 696 818 - ZAR 754 091 per year in 2026, based on 2 456 job listings.
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