What is the median salary for Data Scientist in Cape Town?

The median salary for Data Scientist in Cape Town is ZAR 480 000 - ZAR 800 000 per year.

How does the Data Scientist salary in Cape Town compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Data Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 480 000 - ZAR 800 000, while in Cape Town it is ZAR 480 000 - ZAR 800 000.

Top companies hiring Data Scientist in Cape Town include Games Global, Tumaini, Zutari, 2U, 3 Media Web Solutions, Inc.

Based on 562 job listings - Cape Town, South Africa 2026

Average salary

R 480 000 - R 800 000

Median salary

R 480 000 - R 800 000

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Stellenbosch219 job openings

Durban131 job openings

Randburg130 job openings

Pretoria110 job openings

Centurion103 job openings

Eastern Cape62 job openings

East London41 job openings

Gqeberha39 job openings

Midrand32 job openings

Gauteng31 job openings

Western Cape26 job openings

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Data Scientist in Cape Town

The average salary for a Data Scientist in Cape Town, South Africa is ZAR 480 000 - ZAR 800 000 per year in 2026, based on 562 job listings.

Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in South Africa include Games Global, Tumaini, Zutari, 2U, 3 Media Web Solutions, Inc.

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