Salary Distribution
See how Data Scientist salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$101,500$122,500$160,000$190,250$227,500
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 $190,250. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $227,500 or more.
Data Scientist Salary by Location
Remote
100 jobsMedian$163,500
Range$119,100 - $188,500
New York
68 jobsMedian$166,400
Range$125,000 - $187,500
San Francisco
43 jobsMedian$204,500
Range$174,808 - $253,500
Boston
28 jobsMedian$162,500
Range$140,000 - $188,500
Seattle
28 jobsMedian$172,500
Range$160,000 - $203,400
Chicago
27 jobsMedian$147,680
Range$110,000 - $172,500
McLean
19 jobsMedian$173,200
Range$145,200 - $221,450
Washington
18 jobsMedian$154,300
Range$120,500 - $176,250
Sunnyvale
17 jobsMedian$214,500
Range$213,000 - $249,750
Mountain View
16 jobsMedian$235,000
Range$193,000 - $243,750
Austin
16 jobsMedian$160,000
Range$118,350 - $190,250
San Diego
15 jobsMedian$190,250
Range$138,320 - $226,700
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