Network Engineer Salary in South Africa
Network engineers design, deploy, and maintain the networks that connect systems and users. The South Africa median is $39,504 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$39,504
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,290
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$39,504
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$18.99
varies by city
Network Engineer salary by city in South Africa
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town, ZA | $39,504 | $3,290 | 0% |
| Durban, ZA | $39,504 | $3,290 | 0% |
| Pretoria, ZA | $39,504 | $3,290 | 0% |
| Gqeberha, ZA | $39,504 | $3,290 | 0% |
| Pietermaritzburg, ZA | $39,504 | $3,290 | 0% |
| Bloemfontein, ZA | $39,504 | $3,290 | 0% |
| East London, ZA | $39,504 | $3,290 | 0% |
| Vereeniging, ZA | $39,504 | $3,290 | 0% |
| Welkom, ZA | $39,504 | $3,290 | 0% |
| Newcastle, ZA | $39,504 | $3,290 | 0% |
| Krugersdorp, ZA | $39,504 | $3,290 | 0% |
| Johannesburg, ZA | $27,641 | $2,305 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a network engineer make in South Africa?
- The national median network engineer salary in South Africa is about R 646 000 per year (R 53 800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 452 000 to R 646 000.
- Which South Africa city pays network engineers the most?
- Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 646 000 per year.
- Which South Africa city pays network engineers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 452 000 per year for a network engineer.
- What is the typical salary range for a network engineer in South Africa?
- Across South Africa cities we cover, network engineer pay commonly spans from about R 292 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 901 800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many South Africa cities have network engineer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes network engineer pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
- Is network engineer in demand in South Africa?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.