Salary Distribution
See how Data Scientist salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$102,734$130,000$165,000$190,500$231,500
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 $130,000 and $190,500. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $231,500 or more.
Data Scientist Salary by Location
Remote
99 jobsMedian$172,500
Range$136,500 - $205,000
New York
61 jobsMedian$174,500
Range$140,500 - $225,000
San Francisco
53 jobsMedian$217,000
Range$188,500 - $264,550
Seattle
33 jobsMedian$172,500
Range$146,650 - $198,475
McLean
25 jobsMedian$190,250
Range$152,250 - $223,750
Boston
24 jobsMedian$150,000
Range$120,000 - $169,000
Chicago
24 jobsMedian$145,150
Range$133,525 - $175,200
Mountain View
23 jobsMedian$200,000
Range$179,000 - $231,500
Washington
21 jobsMedian$150,500
Range$130,369 - $165,500
Denver
16 jobsMedian$145,000
Range$127,250 - $172,250
US
14 jobsMedian$115,000
Range$107,500 - $188,900
Austin
13 jobsMedian$158,450
Range$140,500 - $187,250
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