How much do remote developers in South Africa expect to make? $68,956 per year on average (based on self-reported data).
This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in South Africa are amongst the highest for Africa. Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.
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Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in South Africa are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in South Africa, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More
The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).
In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:
・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).
In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)
As a senior .NET Engineer with over 20 years of experience, I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, reliable code and leading successful software development projects. My strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail make me an asset to any team. I can effectively self-manage during independent projects, as well as collaborate as part of a productive team. I also have experience in managing and mentoring junior and mid-level developers.
I am a South African female software developer with a passion for problem-solving and a willingness to learn. Experienced in JavaScript, C#, Azure, CI/CD Pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes. Graduated with an N. Dip ICT in Applications Development.
A well rounded and experienced software development engineer with a good feel for every aspect of the SDLC. Given my background and experience, I'd like to continue working in an environment built for or building towards cloud and generally has a thorough respect for best practices with core focus on product outcomes. What are we shipping? What quality is the product? How do we know this? What is the worst case scenario? Are we prepared for the worst case? What if we do not know the worst case? How do we measure success? Ideally, I would like to assist a startup on a mission, lead a team (in an organisation) transitioning from legacy to cloud, from monolith to microservices, implementing a DevOps culture into their processes, lead a new department in an organisation with green field projects etc. Or just be part of a group of really solid engineers. Hoping to have a chat to figure out fit!
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