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

The median salary for Data Scientist in Cape Town is ZAR 800 000 - ZAR 850 000 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 800 000 - ZAR 850 000, while in Cape Town it is ZAR 800 000 - ZAR 850 000.

Which companies hire the most Data Scientist professionals in Cape Town?

Top companies hiring Data Scientist in Cape Town include ATS Client, Yassir, Boardroom Appointments, Impact, Impact.com.

Data Scientist Salary in South Africa

Data Scientist Salary in Cape Town

Based on 288 job listings - Cape Town, South Africa 2026

Average salary

R 800 000 - R 850 000

Median salary

R 800 000 - R 850 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 800K

25th percentileR 800K

MedianR 800K

75th percentileR 950K

90th percentileR 950K

50% of professionals earn between R 800 000 - R 950 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 800 000

Other cities

Johannesburg419 job openings

Sandton101 job openings

Randburg77 job openings

Pretoria58 job openings

Centurion44 job openings

Stellenbosch43 job openings

Workfromhome42 job openings

Durban34 job openings

Midrand27 job openings

Top companies hiring

ATS Client39

Yassir14

Boardroom Appointments11

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The average salary for a Data Scientist in Cape Town, South Africa is ZAR 800 000 - ZAR 850 000 per year in 2026, based on 288 job listings.

Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in South Africa include ATS Client, Yassir, Boardroom Appointments, Impact, Impact.com.

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