Salary Distribution
See how Data Scientist salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$103,450$126,825$156,834$194,134$228,000
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 $126,825 and $194,134. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $228,000 or more.
Data Scientist Salary by Location
Remote
100 jobsMedian$169,867
Range$124,500 - $205,200
New York
61 jobsMedian$166,750
Range$133,875 - $192,000
San Francisco
42 jobsMedian$196,285
Range$160,000 - $228,000
Chicago
28 jobsMedian$142,600
Range$112,700 - $190,000
Seattle
24 jobsMedian$173,700
Range$151,500 - $187,250
McLean
21 jobsMedian$173,200
Range$151,475 - $221,450
Washington
21 jobsMedian$161,200
Range$120,500 - $195,000
Atlanta
20 jobsMedian$148,550
Range$110,000 - $178,450
Boston
17 jobsMedian$172,500
Range$142,000 - $190,250
Sunnyvale
17 jobsMedian$214,500
Range$175,500 - $214,500
Bentonville
16 jobsMedian$165,000
Range$135,000 - $165,000
Denver
14 jobsMedian$135,800
Range$120,000 - $171,500
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