Data Scientist Salary in Raleigh

Pay ranges below come from 5 current data scientist listings that disclose salary in Raleigh, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 5 disclosed ranges

$137,500/yr

$85,000small sample of 5$153,500

Highest-paying employers in Raleigh

hackajobup to $153,500
NLP PEOPLEup to $137,500
慨正橡扯up to $115,000
Jerryup to $85,000

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Data Scientist roles in Raleigh that list pay

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Senior Data Scientist; NLP​/LLM — AI Lead & Mentor

hackajob · Raleigh, North Carolina

$115,000 - $192,000

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Senior Data Scientist​/Machine Learning Scientist

NLP PEOPLE · Raleigh, North Carolina

$125,000 - $150,000

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Senior NLP & GenAI Data Scientist; Legal Tech

NLP PEOPLE · Raleigh, North Carolina

$125,000 - $150,000

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Senior AI​/ML Data Scientist, Production- NLP

慨正橡扯 · Raleigh, North Carolina

$100,000 - $130,000

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Associate Data Scientist

Jerry · Raleigh, North Carolina

$70,000 - $100,000

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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 Raleigh offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Data Scientist make in Raleigh?

Based on 5 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $137,500 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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