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Data scientist salary in United States (Updated 2026)
How much does a Data Scientist make in the United States?
Average base salary
$130,748
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $130,748
Low $80,215
High $213,117
The average salary for a data scientist is $130,748 per year in the United States. 6.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Data Scientist in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.The Hollister Group
$312,000per year
Fidelity TalentSource
$312,000per year
Varo Bank
$275,000per year
Engtal
$270,000per year
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
$269,372per year
Kite Pharma
$266,370per year
