Entry-level QA Engineer salary in South Africa
What first-year qa engineers actually earn in South Africa, the path from entry to mid-level, and the hourly rate behind those monthly numbers.
Starting pay
R20 000/mo
After 1–2 years
R35 000/mo
Hourly rate
R116–R202/hr
What you'll earn as a junior qa engineer
- • Most first-year qa engineers start between R20 000 and R35 000 per month.
- • That works out to roughly R116–R202 per hour on a 40-hour week.
- • Education path: IT diploma, BSc, or ISTQB certification.
- • Typical experience needed at entry: 0-2 yrs entry.
- • Within 3–5 years, mid-level pay rises to around R50 000/month.
From entry to mid-level
Within 3–5 years, mid-level qa engineer pay rises to around R50 000/month - a 150% increase over your starting salary.
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