Data Analyst Salary in South Africa
Data analysts collect, clean, and interpret data to help teams make better decisions. The South Africa median is $36,936 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$36,936
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,076
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$36,936
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$17.76
varies by city
Data Analyst salary by city in South Africa
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town, ZA | $36,936 | $3,076 | 0% |
| Durban, ZA | $36,936 | $3,076 | 0% |
| Pretoria, ZA | $36,936 | $3,076 | 0% |
| Gqeberha, ZA | $36,936 | $3,076 | 0% |
| Pietermaritzburg, ZA | $36,936 | $3,076 | 0% |
| Bloemfontein, ZA | $36,936 | $3,076 | 0% |
| East London, ZA | $36,936 | $3,076 | 0% |
| Vereeniging, ZA | $36,936 | $3,076 | 0% |
| Welkom, ZA | $36,936 | $3,076 | 0% |
| Newcastle, ZA | $36,936 | $3,076 | 0% |
| Krugersdorp, ZA | $36,936 | $3,076 | 0% |
| Johannesburg, ZA | $25,867 | $2,159 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a data analyst make in South Africa?
- The national median data analyst salary in South Africa is about R 604 000 per year (R 50 300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 423 000 to R 604 000.
- Which South Africa city pays data analysts the most?
- Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 604 000 per year.
- Which South Africa city pays data analysts the least?
- Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 423 000 per year for a data analyst.
- What is the typical salary range for a data analyst in South Africa?
- Across South Africa cities we cover, data analyst pay commonly spans from about R 273 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 836 500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many South Africa cities have data analyst salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes data analyst pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
- Is data analyst in demand in South Africa?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +23% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.