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Computer Scientist

Average Computer Scientist with C++ Programming Language Skills Salary in South Africa

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R230,040
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Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 105k
MEDIAN
ZAR 230k
75%
ZAR 674k

The average salary for a Computer Scientist is R230,040 in 2025

Base Salary
R105k - R674k
Bonus
R0 - R70k
Total Pay
R105k - R739k
(last updated Dec 03 2024)
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Common Health Benefits for a Computer Scientist

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50%
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50%

Gender Breakdown for Computer Scientists

Male
100.0%
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