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DevOps Engineer Salary in South Africa

DevOps engineers automate infrastructure, deployment, and monitoring to ship software reliably. The South Africa median is $54,609 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$54,609
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,550
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$54,609
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$26.25
varies by city

DevOps Engineer salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$54,609
Durban, ZA$54,609
Pretoria, ZA$54,609
Gqeberha, ZA$54,609
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$54,609
Bloemfontein, ZA$54,609
East London, ZA$54,609
Vereeniging, ZA$54,609
Welkom, ZA$54,609
Newcastle, ZA$54,609
Krugersdorp, ZA$54,609
Johannesburg, ZA$38,220

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a devops engineer make in South Africa?
The national median devops engineer salary in South Africa is about R 893 000 per year (R 74 400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 625 000 to R 893 000.
Which South Africa city pays devops engineers the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 893 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays devops engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 625 000 per year for a devops engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a devops engineer in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, devops engineer pay commonly spans from about R 404 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 1 285 900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have devops engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes devops engineer pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is devops engineer in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +21% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.