Salary Distribution
See how Data Scientist salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$106,710$122,500$154,997$195,100$235,500
What the numbers mean
- P10: Entry-level or lower-paying markets
- P25-P75: Typical salary range (middle 50%)
- Median: Half earn more, half earn less
- P90: Senior roles or high-paying markets
Your salary potential
Most Data Scientists earn between $122,500 and $195,100. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $235,500 or more.
Data Scientist Salary by Location
Remote
89 jobsMedian$173,680
Range$138,500 - $222,907
New York
56 jobsMedian$166,750
Range$128,500 - $197,760
San Francisco
38 jobsMedian$198,000
Range$174,808 - $251,887
Seattle
33 jobsMedian$188,500
Range$163,831 - $224,105
Boston
25 jobsMedian$161,500
Range$137,000 - $192,500
Washington
22 jobsMedian$154,300
Range$140,054 - $194,250
Chicago
20 jobsMedian$120,000
Range$102,500 - $185,000
Sunnyvale
18 jobsMedian$214,500
Range$175,500 - $235,500
Mountain View
18 jobsMedian$219,250
Range$200,000 - $261,000
US
17 jobsMedian$148,050
Range$129,000 - $192,600
Dallas
16 jobsMedian$143,520
Range$136,000 - $181,250
San Diego
15 jobsMedian$157,500
Range$130,000 - $218,900
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