What is the median salary for Data Scientist in Sandton?

The median salary for Data Scientist in Sandton is ZAR 800 000 - ZAR 1 100 000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Data Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 800 000 - ZAR 875 000, while in Sandton it is ZAR 800 000 - ZAR 1 100 000.

Data Scientist Salary in South Africa

Data Scientist Salary in Sandton

Based on 86 job listings - Sandton, South Africa 2026

Average salary

R 800 000 - R 1 100 000

Median salary

R 800 000 - R 1 100 000

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Sandton

Average salary

800 000 - 1 100 000

Median salary

800 000 - 1 100 000

86 job openings

South Africa

Average salary

800 000 - 875 000

Median salary

800 000 - 875 000

1 373 job openings

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Top companies hiring

Pepkor Lifestyle11

Boardroom Appointments3

Odixcity Consulting3

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Siri Technologies1

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The average salary for a Data Scientist in Sandton, South Africa is ZAR 800 000 - ZAR 1 100 000 per year in 2026, based on 86 job listings.

Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in South Africa include Pepkor Lifestyle, Boardroom Appointments, Odixcity Consulting, Bespoke Labs, Siri Technologies.

Explore 86 Data Scientist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.