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Data Scientist salary
Salary benchmarks for data scientist roles — statistics, machine learning, Python and experimentation.
The median Data Scientist salary is $126,134, with most listings between $81,892 and $161,725, based on 1,356 active listings with employer-disclosed pay.
Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.
At a glance
- Figures use the midpoint of employer-published salary_min and salary_max — not self-reported surveys or aggregator estimates.
- Based on 1,574 active data scientist listings in the current index.
Compensation range — Data Scientist
From 1,356 listings with disclosed salary fields
25th percentile
$81,892
Lower end of market
Median
$126,134
Midpoint of postings
75th percentile
$161,725
Upper-market range
| Percentile | USD |
|---|---|
| 25th | 81892 |
| Median | 126134 |
| 75th | 161725 |
Seniority mix
How data scientist listings break down by seniority level.
Skill salary premiums
Median pay when a skill appears in a data scientist listing (minimum three matches). Bar shows relative salary vs top skill.
- ETL$188,253
- Prototyping$165,000
- Spark$152,998
- Data Visualization$142,853
- Java$140,570
- A/B Testing$140,000
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Data Scientist salary FAQ
What is the average Data Scientist salary in 2026?
The median Data Scientist salary is $126,134, with most listings falling between $81,892 (25th percentile) and $161,725 (75th percentile). This is based on 1,356 active job listings with employer-disclosed pay ranges.
Which skills increase Data Scientist pay the most?
ETL is associated with the highest median pay for data scientist listings at $188,253, followed by Prototyping ($165,000). Premiums reflect the median salary of listings that mention each skill, with a minimum of three matched listings.
How does seniority affect Data Scientist salary?
Across current data scientist listings, mid-level roles are the most common at 46% of postings. Senior and lead positions typically sit toward the 75th percentile ($161,725), while entry-level roles cluster nearer the 25th percentile ($81,892).
How is this Data Scientist salary data calculated?
Figures use the midpoint of each employer's published salary_min and salary_max from active job listings — not self-reported surveys or third-party aggregator estimates. The data refreshes daily as new listings are indexed.
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