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Data scientist salary in South Africa

How much does a Data Scientist make in South Africa?

Average base salary

R 682 644

The average salary for a data scientist is R 682 644 per year in South Africa. 100 salaries reported, updated at 24 November 2023

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Top companies for Data Scientists in South Africa

  1. Affirmative Portfolios
    4.5
    19 reviews5 salaries reported
    R 838 767per year
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Highest paying cities near South Africa for Data Scientists

  1. Pretoria, Gauteng
    R 1 359 777 per year
    11 salaries reported
  2. Sandton, Gauteng
    R 861 123 per year
    7 salaries reported
  3. Johannesburg North, Gauteng
    R 761 483 per year
    6 salaries reported
  1. Uitenhage, Eastern Cape
    R 757 271 per year
    5 salaries reported
  2. Johannesburg, Gauteng
    R 718 786 per year
    56 salaries reported
  3. Cape Town, Western Cape
    R 707 561 per year
    11 salaries reported
  1. Centurion, Gauteng
    R 694 409 per year
    8 salaries reported
  2. Johannesburg South, Gauteng
    R 673 587 per year
    9 salaries reported
  3. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
    R 620 422 per year
    6 salaries reported
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