50% of professionals earn between R 352 500 - R 780 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 660 000
The average salary for a Data Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 660 000 - ZAR 780 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 720 000 per year, based on 2 098 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Sandton, Stellenbosch, Randburg. Johannesburg leads with 590 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in South Africa include E-Merge, Boardroom Appointments, Hire Resolve, Discovery Limited, RMB Nigeria Limited.
Explore 2 098 Data Scientist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.