Data Scientist: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026
Find out what the average Data Scientist salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Data Scientist make in South Africa?
R 180 000/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Data Scientist in South Africa is R 180 000 per year or R 92.31 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 90 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 468 000 per year.
MedianR 180 000
LowR 90 000
HighR 468 000
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