Software test engineer salary in South Africa

The average salary for a Software Test Engineer is R 33 299 per month in South Africa. This figure is based on 24 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 6 August 2026.

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Software Test Engineer salaries typically range between a low of R 15 792 and a high of R 70 212 per month, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Software Test Engineer include Johannesburg, Gauteng at R 51 910 per month, Sandton, Gauteng at R 44 288 per month and Bellville, Western Cape at R 37 209 per month.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Software Test Engineer include e-Merge IT Recruitment (US$960 000 per year) and Communicate Recruitment (US$571 667 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Software Test Engineer salary compares to related positions:

• Junior Software Test Engineer: Average R 4 221 per month
• Senior Software Test Engineer: Average R 65 340 per month