Data Scientist Salary in Columbus

Pay ranges below come from 55 current data scientist listings that disclose salary nationwide, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay · nationwide

from 55 disclosed ranges

$124,800/yr

Not enough Columbus disclosures yet — this reflects Data Scientist pay across all US locations in our feed.

$32,000$100,500 – $157,500 typical$546,000

Highest-paying employers in our feed

YO AI Labsup to $582,400
Leidosup to $237,350
Peratonup to $234,000
Mozillaup to $210,000
PwCup to $202,000

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Data Scientist roles nationwide that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Data Scientist, Healthcare Foundation Models Lead

Prealize Health · Indianapolis, Indiana

$170,000 - $200,000

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Supervisory Data Scientist (Associate Division Chief)

US Federal Communications Commission · Washington, District of Columbia

$169,279 - $197,200

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Supervisory Data Scientist (Associate Division Chief)

Federal Communications Commission · Washington, District of Columbia

$169,279 - $197,200

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What moves Data Scientist pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior data scientist roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same data scientist title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Columbus offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Data Scientist make in Columbus?

Based on 55 disclosed ranges in our current feed (nationwide — we don’t yet have enough Columbus-specific data), the median is around $124,800 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Data Scientist?

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