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Data scientist salary in Atlanta, GA, 2026

How much does a Data Scientist make in Atlanta, GA?

Average base salary

$116,773
11%
below national average
Average $116,773
Low $81,447
High $167,420

The average salary for a data scientist is $116,773 per year in Atlanta, GA. 141 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 14, 2026).

Data Scientist job openings in Atlanta, GA

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Staff, Data Science & Applied ...
Warner Bros. Discovery3.9out of 5 stars.
Atlanta, GA
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Data Scientist in Atlanta, GA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Varo Bank
 
$275,000per year
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Moody's
 
$221,425per year
Trimech Group
 
$208,000per year
Axon
 
$195,215per year
NITELINES USA
 
$187,200per year
AllSTEM Connections
 
$183,040per year

Highest paying cities for Data Scientists near Atlanta, GA

  1. Albany, GA
    $163,332 per year
  2. Fort Eisenhower, GA
    $147,084 per year
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $116,773 per year
  4. Roswell, GA
    $112,472 per year
  5. Augusta, GA
    $95,767 per year

Where can a Data Scientist earn more?

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