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Average Software Developer with SQL Skills Salary at Derivco (Pty) Ltd in South Africa

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R360,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 244k
MEDIAN
ZAR 360k
75%
ZAR 526k

The average salary for a Software Developer is R360,000 in 2025

Base Salary
R244k - R526k
Bonus
R20k - R59k
Total Pay
R292k - R601k
Based on 9 salary profiles (last updated Jan 19 2023)
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What Do Software Developers Do?

Software Developer Tasks
  • Write, modify, and debug software for client applications.
  • Use source debuggers and visual development environments.
  • Test and document software for client applications.
  • Write code to create single-threaded, multi-threaded or user interface event driven applications, either stand-alone and those which access servers or services.
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Common Health Benefits for a Software Developer

Medical
75%
Dental
13%
Vision
25%
None
25%

Gender Breakdown for Software Developers

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can Software Developers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Software Developer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Software Developer that oversees more junior Software Developers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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