What does a mobile app developer earn in SA?

Mobile app developers usually earn R22 000-R95 000/month, with senior specialists earning more.

Is mobile development in demand?

Yes. Fintech, banking, retail and startup teams need strong app developers.

React Native and Flutter are strong for many SA roles, while Kotlin and Swift help for specialist native teams.

A degree helps, but published apps and a strong portfolio can be enough for many roles.

Yes. Mobile development is remote-friendly, especially for product companies and global teams.

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