50% of professionals earn between R 476 250 - R 925 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 900 000
The average salary for a Data Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 900 000 - ZAR 925 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 912 500 per year, based on 1 499 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Sandton, Randburg, Stellenbosch. Johannesburg leads with 366 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in South Africa include E-Merge, Boardroom Appointments, Hire Resolve, Syneos Health, AiR.
Explore 1 499 Data Scientist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.