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Security engineer salary in South Africa in 2026

Gross, net, employer cost, and ranges by seniority.

Security engineer salary in South Africa in 2026

A senior Security engineer in South Africa earns a median of 135,500 ZAR gross monthly, around 6,826 €. Total employer cost is roughly 6,963 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in South Africa

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior43,800 ZAR2,207 €31,300 ZAR60,500 ZAR
Mid-level75,100 ZAR3,784 €57,300 ZAR99,000 ZAR
Senior135,500 ZAR6,826 €99,000 ZAR182,400 ZAR

Indicative EUR conversion using the rate dated 2026-05-07. Use the calculator for a complete net pay and contributions simulation.

How to read Security engineer salaries in South Africa

The median divides observed pay into two equal groups. The p10 and p90 percentiles show a market range that is more useful than a single average.

In the available references, monthly gross pay runs from 43,800 ZAR at junior level to 135,500 ZAR at senior level.

Net salary then depends on employee contributions, taxable income and individual circumstances. Employer cost adds employer contributions to gross salary.

See contributions, taxes and employment rules in South Africa

A Security engineer in South Africa earns on average a median monthly gross salary of 135,500 ZAR, equivalent to about 6,826 € for a senior profile. Salary varies significantly by seniority level, from junior to senior.

For the employer, total loaded cost including employer contributions averages 6,963 € per month. Applicable taxation consists of progressive brackets, and the local reference currency is the South African Rand.

Data below comes from Kernel's CV and offers database (n/a aggregated observations), supplemented by public sources for taxation and contributions. Values are indicative and reflect observed medians.

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