Data Scientist Salary

Based on 103 current data scientist listings that disclose pay (nationwide, refreshed daily). We show only what employers actually post.

National median

$138,400/yr

Typical range

$112,500 – $164,125

from 103 disclosed ranges

Data Scientist pay by experience level

Entry level

$109,000/yr

3 disclosed

Mid-level

$124,800/yr

$107,500 – $154,713

49 disclosed

Senior / Lead

$150,000/yr

$128,500 – $165,000

51 disclosed

Grouped by seniority keywords in the job title (e.g. “senior”, “intern”). Only levels with enough disclosed pay show a figure.

Rainup to $999,999

Zooxup to $291,000

Metaup to $281,000

Capital Oneup to $262,000

CACIup to $254,000

Red Alphaup to $245,000

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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