Data scientist salary in United States

The average salary for a Data Scientist is $131,161 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 6.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 3, 2026.

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Data Scientist salaries typically range between a low of $80,520 and a high of $213,652 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Data Scientist include San Francisco, CA at $171,995 per year, Seattle, WA at $155,449 per year, and Livermore, CA at $153,877 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Data Scientist include The Hollister Group ($312,000 per year) and Fidelity TalentSource ($312,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Data Scientist salary compares to related positions:

• Chief Data Scientist: Average $208,963 per year
• Data Science Intern: Average $24.20 per hour
• Director of Data Science: Average $200,385 per year
• Junior Data Scientist: Average $82,850 per year
• Lead Data Scientist: Average $167,427 per year
• Principal Data Scientist: Average $181,141 per year