Average salary
$166,822
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33%
Above national average
Average $166,822
Low $71,000
High $302,000
Salary estimated from 6 past and present job postings on Indeed. Last updated: October 3, 2026
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- Manager, Data ScienceChicago, IL$160,500 - $238,700 a year7 days ago
- Sr Data ScientistChicago, IL$130,500 - $193,600 a year7 days ago
- Data Scientist - Payments Risk Management & Data analyticsSan Jose, CA$116,500 - $173,250 a year30+ days ago
- Sr Data Scientist, BNPL Credit Risk OversightAustin, TX$130,500 - $193,600 a year7 days ago
- Data Scientist - Payments Risk Management & Data AnalyticsChicago, IL$106,000 - $157,300 a year30+ days ago
- Sr Machine Learning EngineerSan Jose, CA$159,500 - $236,500 a year3 days ago
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Reviews about Pay and benefits for Data Scientist in PayPal
November 21, 2021
Good work culture and benefits
Data Scientist
San Jose, CA
Good:- Work culture- Benefits- Supportive mentors and managers- Flexible work cultureBad:- Long hours sometimes and high pressure to hit goals, but it comes with the job and there is good support. ...Show more
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How much does a Data Scientist make at PayPal in the United States?
Average PayPal Data Scientist yearly pay in the United States is approximately $166,822, which is 33% above the national average.
Salary estimated from 6 past and present job postings on Indeed.
Please note that all salary figures are approximations based upon third party submissions to Indeed. These figures are given to the Indeed users for the purpose of generalized comparison only. Minimum wage may differ by jurisdiction and you should consult the employer for actual salary figures.