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Software Developer

Average Early-Career Software Developer with Ruby on Rails Skills Salary in South Africa

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R400,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 281k
MEDIAN
ZAR 400k
90%
ZAR 514k

The average salary for a Software Developer is R400,000 in 2025

Base Salary
R281k - R514k
Bonus
R18k - R39k
Total Pay
R204k - R515k
Based on 16 salary profiles (last updated Oct 06 2021)
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Common Health Benefits for a Software Developer

Medical
8%
None
92%

Gender Breakdown for Software Developers

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 13 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Software Developers

What is the highest pay for Software Developers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Software Developer is ZAR 514k / year

What is the lowest pay for Software Developers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Software Developer is ZAR 281k / year

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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