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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in South Africa

Site reliability engineers keep large-scale systems fast, available, and resilient. The South Africa median is $62,375 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$62,375
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,198
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$62,375
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$29.99
varies by city

Site Reliability Engineer salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$62,375
Durban, ZA$62,375
Pretoria, ZA$62,375
Gqeberha, ZA$62,375
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$62,375
Bloemfontein, ZA$62,375
East London, ZA$62,375
Vereeniging, ZA$62,375
Welkom, ZA$62,375
Newcastle, ZA$62,375
Krugersdorp, ZA$62,375
Johannesburg, ZA$43,662

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a site reliability engineer make in South Africa?
The national median site reliability engineer salary in South Africa is about R 1 020 000 per year (R 85 000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 714 000 to R 1 020 000.
Which South Africa city pays site reliability engineers the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 1 020 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays site reliability engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 714 000 per year for a site reliability engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a site reliability engineer in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, site reliability engineer pay commonly spans from about R 462 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 1 491 200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have site reliability engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes site reliability engineer pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is site reliability engineer in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +22% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.