50% of professionals earn between R 403 500 - R 832 625 ZAR
The median salary is R 640 000
The average salary for a Data Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 640 000 - ZAR 832 625 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 736 313 per year, based on 5 796 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Workfromhome, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Sandton. Johannesburg leads with 1 412 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in South Africa include E-Merge, Hire Resolve, Discovery, Games Global, Watu.
Explore 5 796 Data Scientist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.