50% of professionals earn between R 852 000 - R 852 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 852 000
The average salary for a Data Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 852 000 - ZAR 852 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 852 000 per year, based on 2 885 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Workfromhome, Cape Town, Sandton, Stellenbosch. Johannesburg leads with 802 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in South Africa include FNB South Africa.
Explore 2 885 Data Scientist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.