50% of professionals earn between R 40 000 - R 852 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 446 000
The average salary for a Data Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 446 000 - ZAR 465 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 455 500 per year, based on 354 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pretoria, Sandton. Johannesburg leads with 126 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in South Africa include Blue Pearl HQ, Draslovka, Expleo Group, Network Recruitment, Rand Water.
Explore 354 Data Scientist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.