Based on 1 720 job listings - Cape Town, South Africa 2026
50% of professionals earn between R 420 000 - R 720 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 720 000
Cape Town
Average salary
598 355 - 680 368
Median salary
720 000 - 720 000
1 720 job openings
South Africa
Average salary
480 000 - 1 050 000
Median salary
765 000 - 1 050 000
11 880 job openings
The average salary for a Software Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa is ZAR 598 355 - ZAR 680 368 per year in 2026, based on 1 720 job listings.
Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in South Africa include Hire Resolve, OfferZen, E-Merge, LexisNexis, DataTech Recruitment.
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