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Data Scientist Salary in United States

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Data Scientist in United States.

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Demand: +35%
$148,000
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $71.15/hr
📊 80% Range: $105,000 – $225,000
10th % Entry $105,000
25th % Junior $126,500
50th % Median $148,000
75th % Senior $186,500
90th % Top 10% $225,000
Base Annual Salary $148,000
Target Annual Bonus $17,760
Annual Stock / Equity $32,560
Total Compensation (TC) $198,320
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in United States

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Data Scientist

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Data Scientist

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$105,000
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Data Scientist

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$148,000
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Data Scientist

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$186,500
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$225,000

Data Scientist Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$204,240

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$201,280

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$198,320

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$189,440

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$189,440

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$189,440

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$185,000

California

COL Index: 142%
$185,000

Role Profile & Career Requirements

Data Scientists translate petabytes of structured and unstructured business data into statistical insights, customer behavior models, and strategic decision algorithms.

Required Education
Master's in Statistics, Data Science, or CS
Experience Benchmark
2-5 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Data Scientist make in United States?

The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in United States is $148,000, with entry-level professionals earning around $105,000 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $225,000.

What is the average hourly rate for a Data Scientist in United States?

On average, a Data Scientist in United States makes approximately $71.15 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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