Data Scientist Salary in South Africa
R 545,506
per year
per month
R 45,460
per month
per year
Data Scientist Average Salary
The average salary for a Data Scientist in SA is R 545 506 gross per year (R 45 460 gross per month), which is 93% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Data Scientist can expect an average starting salary of R 353 506. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 230 000.
Salary Range: a Data Scientist can expect an average starting salary of R 353 506. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 230 000.
R 353,506
Low
R 545,506
Average salary
R 1,230,000
High
R 29,460
Low
R 45,460
Average salary
R 102,500
High
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Data Scientist Salary Range - South Africa
Among Data Scientists in South Africa, Junior Data Scientists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and highly skilled Senior Data Scientists enjoy the highest salaries.
Data Scientist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Data Scientist | R 715K/year | +31% |
| Junior Data Scientist | R 366K/year | -33% |
Data Scientist - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Data Scientist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 30 000 gross per month. A mid career Data Scientist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 43 000, while a Senior Data Scientist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 59 000. Data Scientists with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 80 000 monthly.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Data Scientist in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +76% |
| Senior | ▲ +30% |
| Average Salary | R 45,460/month |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -34% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
18%
18%
Male
82%
82%
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Data Scientist - Related Salaries
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