50% of professionals earn between R 267 500 - R 900 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 850 000
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The average salary for a Data Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 850 000 - ZAR 900 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 875 000 per year, based on 1 563 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Sandton, Pretoria, Stellenbosch. Johannesburg leads with 381 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in South Africa include E-Merge, Boardroom Appointments, SupportFinity™, Odixcity Consulting, Quantium.
Explore 1 563 Data Scientist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.