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AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | MOST TYPICAL SALARY / YEAR |
Gross income
Net (after tax)
18.3 ZAR = 1 USD |
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933,585 ZAR$51,029 USDJohannesburg 1,021,841 ZAR |
493,970 ZAR$27,000 USDIncluding "Johannesburg" Excluding "Johannesburg" |
Average salary for IT & Programming / South Africa is 933,585 ZAR per year. The most typical earning is 493,970 ZAR. All data are based on 389 salary surveys. Salaries are different between men and women. Men receive an average salary of 965,986 ZAR. Women receive a salary of 841,579 ZAR.
Based on education, the highest salaries receive people with Masters Degree with salary of 1,478,252 ZAR. The second most paid education level is Bachelors Degree with salary of 909,271 ZAR.
Different experiences affect earning as well. People with 20+ Years of experience receive salary of 1,432,514 ZAR. Employees with 12-16 Years of experience receive 1,275,175 ZAR.
Salary Levels (ZAR) per Year | Surveys | [%] |
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54,900 ZAR -
91,499 ZAR
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0 |
n/a
|
91,500 ZAR -
182,899 ZAR
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4 |
100%
1.03% |
183,000 ZAR -
274,399 ZAR
|
24 |
98.97%
6.17% |
274,400 ZAR -
365,899 ZAR
|
26 |
92.8%
6.68% |
365,900 ZAR -
457,399 ZAR
|
34 |
86.12%
8.74% |
THE MOST TYPICAL SALARY | ||
457,400 ZAR -
548,799 ZAR
|
38 |
77.38%
9.77% |
548,900 ZAR -
640,299 ZAR
|
29 |
67.61%
7.46% |
640,300 ZAR -
731,799 ZAR
|
21 |
60.15%
5.4% |
731,800 ZAR -
823,299 ZAR
|
28 |
54.76%
7.2% |
823,300 ZAR -
914,699 ZAR
|
26 |
47.56%
6.68% |
914,800 ZAR -
1,006,199 ZAR
|
10 |
40.87%
2.57% |
1,006,200 ZAR -
1,097,699 ZAR
|
33 |
38.3%
8.48% |
1,097,700 ZAR -
1,189,199 ZAR
|
16 |
29.82%
4.11% |
1,189,200 ZAR -
1,280,599 ZAR
|
13 |
25.71%
3.34% |
1,280,700 ZAR -
1,372,099 ZAR
|
17 |
22.37%
4.37% |
1,372,100 ZAR -
1,463,599 ZAR
|
9 |
17.99%
2.31% |
1,463,600 ZAR -
1,555,099 ZAR
|
15 |
15.68%
3.86% |
1,555,100 ZAR -
1,646,499 ZAR
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8 |
11.83%
2.06% |
1,646,600 ZAR -
1,737,999 ZAR
|
6 |
9.77%
1.54% |
1,738,000 ZAR -
1,829,499 ZAR
|
3 |
8.23%
0.77% |
1,829,500 ZAR -
1,920,999 ZAR
|
6 |
7.46%
1.54% |
1,921,000 ZAR -
2,012,499 ZAR
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0 |
n/a
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2,012,500 ZAR -
2,103,899 ZAR
|
2 |
5.91%
0.51% |
2,103,900 ZAR -
2,195,399 ZAR
|
6 |
5.4%
1.54% |
2,195,400 ZAR -
2,286,899 ZAR
|
0 |
n/a
|
2,286,900 ZAR -
2,378,399 ZAR
|
1 |
3.86%
0.26% |
2,378,400 ZAR -
2,469,799 ZAR
|
2 |
3.6%
0.51% |
2,469,900 ZAR -
2,561,299 ZAR
|
1 |
3.08%
0.26% |
2,561,300 ZAR -
2,652,799 ZAR
|
1 |
2.83%
0.26% |
2,652,800 ZAR -
2,744,299 ZAR
|
0 |
n/a
|
HIGH SALARIES | ||
2,744,300 ZAR -
2,927,199 ZAR
|
3 |
2.57%
0.77% |
2,927,200 ZAR -
3,110,199 ZAR
|
4 |
1.8%
1.03% |
3,110,200 ZAR -
3,293,099 ZAR
|
1 |
0.77%
0.26% |
3,293,100 ZAR -
3,476,099 ZAR
|
0 |
n/a
|
3,476,100 ZAR -
3,658,999 ZAR
|
0 |
n/a
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3,659,000 ZAR -
3,841,999 ZAR
|
0 |
n/a
|
3,842,000 ZAR -
4,024,899 ZAR
|
0 |
n/a
|
4,024,900 ZAR -
4,207,899 ZAR
|
0 |
n/a
|
4,207,900 ZAR -
4,390,799 ZAR
|
0 |
n/a
|
4,390,800 ZAR -
4,573,799 ZAR
|
0 |
n/a
|
4,573,800 ZAR -
6,403,299 ZAR
|
2 |
0.51%
0.51% |
# | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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1 | Masters Degree | 43 | 1,478,252 ZAR |
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2 | Bachelors Degree | 183 | 909,271 ZAR |
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3 | Some College | 128 | 841,579 ZAR |
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4 | High School | 32 | 746,444 ZAR |
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5 | Doctorate Degree | 2 | 653,138 ZAR |
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6 | Bellow H. School | 1 | 459,209 ZAR |
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# | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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1 | 20+ Years | 43 | 1,432,514 ZAR |
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2 | 12-16 Years | 52 | 1,275,175 ZAR |
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3 | 16-20 Years | 40 | 1,225,778 ZAR |
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4 | 8-12 Years | 62 | 1,059,292 ZAR |
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5 | 4-8 Years | 67 | 872,681 ZAR |
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6 | 2-4 Years | 67 | 559,833 ZAR |
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7 | 0-1 Year | 29 | 435,425 ZAR |
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8 | 1-2 Years | 29 | 409,812 ZAR |
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# | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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1 | Self Employed | 8 | 1,200,165 ZAR |
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2 | Contract | 36 | 1,083,075 ZAR |
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3 | Permanent | 343 | 914,760 ZAR |
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4 | Part Time | 2 | 389,687 ZAR |
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# | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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1 | Emfuleni | 2 | 5,601,990 ZAR |
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2 | Buffalo, South Africa | 2 | 1,319,083 ZAR |
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3 | Johannesburg | 198 | 1,022,701 ZAR |
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4 | Polokwane | 1 | 905,612 ZAR |
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5 | Tshwane | 35 | 898,294 ZAR |
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6 | Mbombela | 1 | 856,215 ZAR |
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7 | Rustenburg | 1 | 828,772 ZAR |
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8 | Cape Town | 113 | 815,965 ZAR |
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9 | Nelson Mandela Bay Metro | 6 | 748,273 ZAR |
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10 | eThekwini | 19 | 675,092 ZAR |
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11 | Madibeng | 1 | 397,005 ZAR |
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12 | Emalahleni | 1 | 389,687 ZAR |
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13 | --Other-- | 4 | 332,972 ZAR |
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14 | Msunduzi | 2 | 285,405 ZAR |
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15 | Ekurhuleni | 3 | 236,008 ZAR |
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# | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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1 | IT Manager | 90 | 1,295,300 ZAR |
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2 | Lead Developer | 17 | 1,280,664 ZAR |
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3 | J2EE Developer | 7 | 1,275,175 ZAR |
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4 | Python Developer | 2 | 1,275,175 ZAR |
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5 | IT Project Manager | 46 | 1,231,266 ZAR |
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6 | Delphi Developer | 4 | 1,126,984 ZAR |
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7 | Data-warehouse Engineer | 5 | 1,002,576 ZAR |
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8 | Database Developer | 10 | 883,658 ZAR |
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9 | Database Administrator | 21 | 826,943 ZAR |
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10 | .NET Developer | 13 | 753,762 ZAR |
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11 | Software Developer | 68 | 744,614 ZAR |
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12 | Android Developer | 1 | 675,092 ZAR |
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13 | ASP.NET Developer | 4 | 651,309 ZAR |
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14 | C-Sharp Developer | 14 | 645,820 ZAR |
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15 | Java Developer | 17 | 640,332 ZAR |
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16 | C, C++ Developer | 5 | 631,184 ZAR |
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17 | Data Coordinator | 9 | 585,446 ZAR |
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18 | PHP Developer | 2 | 568,980 ZAR |
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19 | Share-point Administrator | 5 | 567,151 ZAR |
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20 | IT Coordinator | 29 | 545,196 ZAR |
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21 | VB.NET Developer | 3 | 484,822 ZAR |
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22 | Web Developer | 9 | 464,698 ZAR |
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23 | Games Developer | 1 | 450,061 ZAR |
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24 | MS Office | 3 | 446,402 ZAR |
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25 | Web Administrator | 4 | 444,573 ZAR |
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City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | High School | 4-8 Years | Advanced | 1,200,000 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
--Other-- | Masters Degree | 4-8 Years | Advanced | 542,500 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Bachelors Degree | 4-8 Years | Expert | 1,329,100 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Bachelors Degree | 16-20 Years | Advanced | 1,472,300 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Bachelors Degree | 2-4 Years | Advanced | 1,179,300 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
--Other-- | Doctorate Degree | 16-20 Years | Intermediate | 214,400 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
eThekwini | Bachelors Degree | 0-1 Year | Advanced | 728,700 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Cape Town | Some College | 4-8 Years | Advanced | 1,010,900 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Masters Degree | 2-4 Years | Advanced | 577,900 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Masters Degree | 2-4 Years | Advanced | 1,320,300 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Cape Town | High School | 2-4 Years | Intermediate | 790,800 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Masters Degree | 16-20 Years | Expert | 1,829,500 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Cape Town | Bachelors Degree | 0-1 Year | Intermediate | 456,200 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Cape Town | Bachelors Degree | 16-20 Years | Advanced | 1,267,300 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Some College | 1-2 Years | Basic | 523,200 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro | Some College | 16-20 Years | Advanced | 694,600 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Cape Town | Bachelors Degree | 0-1 Year | Intermediate | 335,800 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Cape Town | Bachelors Degree | 2-4 Years | n/a | 517,700 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Some College | 1-2 Years | n/a | 369,800 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Cape Town | Masters Degree | 12-16 Years | n/a | 1,355,900 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Cape Town | Some College | 8-12 Years | n/a | 325,400 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Bachelors Degree | 2-4 Years | n/a | 197,200 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Cape Town | Masters Degree | 2-4 Years | n/a | 473,400 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Cape Town | Some College | 8-12 Years | n/a | 332,800 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
eThekwini | Bachelors Degree | 0-1 Year | n/a | 294,300 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Cape Town | Some College | 8-12 Years | n/a | 637,700 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Bachelors Degree | 8-12 Years | n/a | 1,024,000 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Bachelors Degree | 8-12 Years | n/a | 1,349,000 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Cape Town | Some College | 1-2 Years | n/a | 613,200 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | High School | 20+ Years | n/a | 613,200 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Cape Town | Some College | 2-4 Years | n/a | 323,800 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Cape Town | Doctorate Degree | 0-1 Year | n/a | 1,091,500 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Bachelors Degree | 16-20 Years | n/a | 1,011,800 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Some College | 20+ Years | n/a | 1,839,600 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Cape Town | Some College | 20+ Years | n/a | 1,042,400 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Bachelors Degree | 4-8 Years | n/a | 515,100 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Cape Town | Bachelors Degree | 12-16 Years | n/a | 1,042,400 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Bachelors Degree | 12-16 Years | n/a | 1,471,600 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Some College | 16-20 Years | n/a | 490,500 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Bachelors Degree | 2-4 Years | n/a | 490,500 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Some College | 4-8 Years | n/a | 429,200 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Bachelors Degree | 20+ Years | n/a | 1,353,900 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Tshwane | Bachelors Degree | 4-8 Years | n/a | 632,800 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Bachelors Degree | 4-8 Years | n/a | 735,800 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Some College | 2-4 Years | n/a | 367,900 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Bachelors Degree | 20+ Years | n/a | 1,594,300 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Some College | 8-12 Years | n/a | 235,500 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Tshwane | Some College | 1-2 Years | n/a | 270,300 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Johannesburg | Some College | 4-8 Years | n/a | 243,300 ZAR |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Tshwane | Bachelors Degree | 8-12 Years | n/a | 682,600 ZAR |