50% of professionals earn between R 615 000 - R 825 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 800 000
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The average salary for a Data Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 800 000 - ZAR 825 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 812 500 per year, based on 2 266 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Sandton, Workfromhome, Pretoria. Johannesburg leads with 509 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in South Africa include ATS Client, Crossing Hurdles, Impact, Airfinity Ltd, Boardroom Appointments.
Explore 2 266 Data Scientist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.