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Data Scientist Salary in South Africa

ZAR 764,711

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ZAR 593K

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ZAR 1.17M

75th%

ZAR 1.41M

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The average Data Scientist Salary range in South Africa is from ZAR 593,058 to ZAR 1,173,688. View Data Scientist salaries across top companies broken down by base, stock, and bonus. Last updated: 7/14/2025

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  1. What is the salary of a Data Scientist in South Africa?

    The average total compensation of a Data Scientist in South Africa is ZAR 764,711.

  2. What is the minimum salary of a Data Scientist in South Africa?

    While there is no minimum salary for a Data Scientist in South Africa, the average total compensation is ZAR 764,711.

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