What does a data scientist earn in SA?

Entry roles pay R30–50k/month; seniors earn R110k+ and remote-international roles can double that.

Is data science a good career?

Yes - among SA's fastest-growing tech disciplines.

Quantitative degree + Python + ML portfolio. Often 2–3 years to land first role.

Helpful but not required if your portfolio is strong.

Many SA data scientists earn USD/EUR salaries working remotely.

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