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Web Developer Salary in South Africa

Web developers build and maintain websites, balancing design, performance, and functionality. The South Africa median is $39,076 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$39,076
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,259
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$39,076
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$18.79
varies by city

Web Developer salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$39,076
Durban, ZA$39,076
Pretoria, ZA$39,076
Gqeberha, ZA$39,076
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$39,076
Bloemfontein, ZA$39,076
East London, ZA$39,076
Vereeniging, ZA$39,076
Welkom, ZA$39,076
Newcastle, ZA$39,076
Krugersdorp, ZA$39,076
Johannesburg, ZA$27,335

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a web developer make in South Africa?
The national median web developer salary in South Africa is about R 639 000 per year (R 53 300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 447 000 to R 639 000.
Which South Africa city pays web developers the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 639 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays web developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 447 000 per year for a web developer.
What is the typical salary range for a web developer in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, web developer pay commonly spans from about R 289 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 906 100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have web developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes web developer pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is web developer in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +16% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.