Scientist: Average Salary in South Africa, 2025
Find out what the average Scientist salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Scientist make in South Africa?
R 300 000/ Annual
Based on 2087 salaries
Based on 2087 salaries
The average Scientist in South Africa is R 300 000 per year or R 154 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 90 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 576 000 per year.
MedianR 300 000

LowR 90 000
HighR 576 000
Active jobs with salaries



Data Scientist
WaggelSouth Africa Overview Waggel is a UK-based pet insurance company that aims to make pet ownership easier and more affordable through technology.
We're looking for a curious, hands-on Data Scientist to help us exp...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
Data Scientist
Humankind GroupSouth Africa Decision Scientist Location : Cape Town Experience Required : 2–5 years A multinational company with a strong focus on service excellence, technology-driven processes, and global client engagement is...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
Data Scientist
Media24 LtdSouth Africa Job title : Data Scientist Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : November 16, • • • • Quick Recommended Links Job Description We're looking for a data scientist to join our technology team...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
Data Scientist
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