{"id":48523,"date":"2013-10-29T10:04:56","date_gmt":"2013-10-29T08:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=48523"},"modified":"2013-10-29T10:06:03","modified_gmt":"2013-10-29T08:06:03","slug":"it-salaries-in-sa-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/trending\/48523\/it-salaries-in-sa-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"IT salaries in SA: survey"},"content":{"rendered":"

MyBroadband\u2019s IT salary survey has revealed that the average IT salary (basic salary only) in South Africa is R31,738 per month. The average annual pay package of an employee in the IT sector is R425,934.<\/p>\n

The IT salary survey was completed by 3,480 IT professionals across South Africa, which included employees from small, medium, and large businesses.<\/p>\n

The survey gathered salary information related to age, experience, qualification, company size, seniority, and job area.<\/p>\n

The survey also distinguished between employees\u2019 basic monthly salary (excluding benefits and bonuses), and the person\u2019s full annual salary package.<\/p>\n

It should be noted that the salary scales listed below are for all workers in the IT field, including support staff and admin staff.<\/p>\n

Please note: A full breakdown of IT salaries per job type, age, experience, and qualification will be published in a later article.<\/em><\/p>\n

Age and salary<\/h3>\n

The survey showed that the salary of IT professionals increases until the age of 50, but then starts to taper off when people reach retirement age.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
Age<\/strong><\/td>\n20 to 25<\/strong><\/td>\n25 to 30<\/strong><\/td>\n30 to 35<\/strong><\/td>\n35 to 40<\/strong><\/td>\n40 to 50<\/strong><\/td>\n50 to 60<\/strong><\/td>\nOver 60<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Basic monthly salary<\/td>\nR13,491<\/td>\nR22,528<\/td>\nR31,594<\/td>\nR36,067<\/td>\nR40,349<\/td>\nR39,321<\/td>\nR30,574<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual salary package<\/td>\nR171,151<\/td>\nR289,286<\/td>\nR406,688<\/td>\nR464,312<\/td>\nR530,697<\/td>\nR526,478<\/td>\nR407,490<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Experience and salary<\/h3>\n

The salaries of IT professionals are closely linked to experience, and the survey confirmed that salaries increased in line with the experience of the employee.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
Experience<\/strong><\/td>\nUnder 2 years<\/strong><\/td>\n2 to 5 years<\/strong><\/td>\n5 to 10 years<\/strong><\/td>\n10 to 20 years<\/strong><\/td>\nOver 20 years<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Basic monthly salary<\/td>\nR12,863<\/td>\nR17,891<\/td>\nR26,518<\/td>\nR38,941<\/td>\nR44,407<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual salary package<\/td>\nR165,027<\/td>\nR226,911<\/td>\nR343,216<\/td>\nR504,657<\/td>\nR585,471<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Company size and salary<\/h3>\n

The survey results revealed a simple truth: the bigger the company, the higher the salary.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
Company size<\/strong><\/td>\nUnder 10<\/strong><\/td>\n10 to 100<\/strong><\/td>\n101 to 1000<\/strong><\/td>\nOver 1000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Basic monthly salary<\/td>\nR19,647<\/td>\nR26,904<\/td>\nR29,846<\/td>\nR36,509<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual salary package<\/td>\nR255,551<\/td>\nR340,053<\/td>\nR382,385<\/td>\nR484,663<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Qualification and salary<\/h3>\n

A suitable qualification can play a big role in being earmarked for promotions and better positions, and the survey results confirmed that people with higher qualifications earn higher salaries.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
Qualification<\/strong><\/td>\nSome schooling<\/strong><\/td>\nCertificate<\/strong><\/td>\nMatric<\/strong><\/td>\nDiploma<\/strong><\/td>\nDegree<\/strong><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s degree<\/strong><\/td>\nDoctorate (PhD)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Basic monthly salary<\/td>\nR16,681<\/td>\nR22,985<\/td>\nR25,283<\/td>\nR27,538<\/td>\nR35,782<\/td>\nR45,161<\/td>\nR46,367<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual salary package<\/td>\nR216,386<\/td>\nR294,324<\/td>\nR326,407<\/td>\nR356,386<\/td>\nR463,963<\/td>\nR595,931<\/td>\nR635,484<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Job level and salary<\/h3>\n

The survey results showed that administrative and support staff earn significantly less that IT professionals and managers.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
Job level<\/strong><\/td>\nAdministrative<\/strong><\/td>\nSupport<\/strong><\/td>\nProfessional<\/strong><\/td>\nMiddle management<\/strong><\/td>\nTop management<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Basic monthly salary<\/td>\nR11,812<\/td>\nR14,994<\/td>\nR31,611<\/td>\nR36,756<\/td>\nR44,844<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual salary package<\/td>\nR150,889<\/td>\nR194,174<\/td>\nR403,889<\/td>\nR483,417<\/td>\nR599,778<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

More on SA IT salaries<\/h3>\n

South African IT salary growth predictions for 2012<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Salary disconnect in SA IT industry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

IT salaries in South Africa \u2013 best paying jobs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2012 ICT salaries in South Africa<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Top IT skills and certifications<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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