Highest paid security engineers in South Africa
SalaryScope's upper benchmark for security engineers in South Africa, the specialist routes that lead there, and how senior pay compares to top-earner pay.
Senior level
R95 000/mo
Upper benchmark
R140 000+/mo
Pay uplift
+47%
How top-earning security engineers in South Africa get paid more
- • SalaryScope's upper benchmark for security engineers in South Africa is R140 000+ per month.
- • That's about 47% above the standard senior level of R95 000/month.
- • Highest pay usually goes to specialists, leads and technology consultants.
- • Demand level: High. Scarce skills and proven delivery move pay fastest.
- • Career-path peak: Security Architect at R130 000/month.