Salary Distribution
See how Data Scientist salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$103,450$120,000$156,600$190,000$234,000
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 $120,000 and $190,000. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $234,000 or more.
Data Scientist Salary by Location
Remote
109 jobsMedian$172,500
Range$132,500 - $203,500
New York
72 jobsMedian$171,750
Range$145,000 - $238,500
San Francisco
43 jobsMedian$217,000
Range$170,500 - $242,000
Boston
30 jobsMedian$156,600
Range$129,100 - $188,500
Chicago
26 jobsMedian$142,000
Range$120,000 - $187,500
Seattle
25 jobsMedian$187,250
Range$171,750 - $224,105
McLean
21 jobsMedian$162,000
Range$134,500 - $190,250
Atlanta
21 jobsMedian$137,000
Range$100,000 - $152,955
Mountain View
18 jobsMedian$213,500
Range$187,500 - $255,500
US
18 jobsMedian$167,500
Range$143,100 - $194,250
Dallas
17 jobsMedian$143,520
Range$114,400 - $177,500
Bellevue
16 jobsMedian$160,000
Range$146,650 - $195,450
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