Introduction
At SUGSA, we are committed to fostering a community dedicated to professional growth and knowledge exchange. To further this mission, our survey aims to gather valuable insights that will help to enrich the career paths of everyone in our community. Specifically, we seek to provide clear, data-driven benchmarks for compensation. This will support our community to assess whether their salary is aligned with market standards and provide a solid foundation for conversations when negotiating their remuneration.
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Who are our respondents?
A total of 90 people responded to the survey. More than half of these respondents (59%) are female and a third (41%) are male. Our respondents come from a diverse ethnicity and age groups across South Africa which can be viewed in the below graphs.
Demographics of Salary Survey respondents by ethnicity, gender, and age group showing diversity.
Where do our respondents work?
A total of 90 people responded to the survey. Almost half of these respondents (51%) work in the Western Cape and less than half (43%) in Gauteng, with a small number (5%) working in KwaZulu Natal (KZN). Interestingly, less than 1% of the respondents do some or all of their work outside South Africa.
What is the role distribution by region?
The graph below shows the percentage breakdown per role in specific regions.
Is there a pattern between earnings and location?
Is there a relationship between remuneration and Agile Experience?
Is there a relationship between remuneration and Total or IT experience?
Is remuneration dependent on our respondents’ employment type?
How do we spend time learning?
Learning Time
It seems that a significant portion of our respondents prioritize learning, with 50% indicating they do so often. Others mentioned learning sometimes (26%), on a daily basis (15%), and rarely (9%).
How do we grow and share knowledge?
For professional development, our respondents favour reading articles (74.3%) and discussing ideas with peers (73.6%). Structured activities like attending meetups (62.5%), training courses (61.8%), and local conferences (50.7%) are also key methods for growth. Additionally, a significant 20.8% of our community members actively share their expertise by speaking at or facilitating events.
Which certifications do our respondents hold?
How satisfied are our respondents with their current remuneration?
Conclusion
In South Africa, earnings are somewhat correlated with role or experience but are more significantly influenced by factors such as previous earnings, employers’ budgets, and individual negotiation skills.
Most people in current Agile roles have backgrounds in IT, technical fields, project management, or business management. Notably, there is a small increase in the number of individuals from non-IT roles entering the Agile space.
There is definitely a robust culture of learning and sharing among Agilists, with employers generally supportive of allocating time for these activities, although financial support is less common.
Thank You
SUGSA extends its heartfelt gratitude to all members of our community for their participation and contributions, which have enabled us to gather and share valuable information.