What is the median salary for SQL in Johannesburg?

The median salary for SQL in Johannesburg is ZAR 60 000 - ZAR 74 999 per year.

How does the SQL salary in Johannesburg compare to the national average?

The national average salary for SQL in South Africa is ZAR 35 000 - ZAR 55 000, while in Johannesburg it is ZAR 55 000 - ZAR 65 714.

SQL salary in South Africa

SQL salary in Johannesburg

Based on 515 job listings - Johannesburg, South Africa 2026

Average salary

R 55 000 - R 65 714

Median salary

R 60 000 - R 74 999

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 27K

25th percentileR 40K

MedianR 60K

75th percentileR 70K

90th percentileR 70K

50% of professionals earn between R 40 000 - R 70 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 60 000

Compare with national average

Johannesburg

Average salary

55 000 - 65 714

Median salary

60 000 - 74 999

515 job openings

South Africa

Average salary

35 000 - 55 000

Median salary

35 000 - 55 000

3 877 job openings

Other cities

Cape Town877 job openings

Workfromhome194 job openings

Pretoria193 job openings

Centurion186 job openings

Sandton141 job openings

Gauteng115 job openings

Western Cape108 job openings

Durban86 job openings

Midrand78 job openings

Johannesburg North66 job openings

Stellenbosch59 job openings

Randburg37 job openings

Gqeberha21 job openings

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The average salary for a SQL in Johannesburg, South Africa is ZAR 55 000 - ZAR 65 714 per year in 2026, based on 515 job listings.

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