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Data scientist salary in Charlotte, NC (Updated 2026)

How much does a Data Scientist make in Charlotte, NC?

Average base salary

$134,642
same
as national average
Average $134,642
Low $72,569
High $249,811

The average salary for a data scientist is $134,642 per year in Charlotte, NC. 45 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 1, 2026).

Data Scientist job openings in Charlotte, NC

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AWS Data Scientist
Capgemini3.7out of 5 stars.
Charlotte, NC
$43.92 - $68.62 an hour
Contract
19 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Data Scientist in Charlotte, NC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Varo Bank
 
$275,000per year
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TIAA
 
$250,000per year
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USAA
 
$215,155per year
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Protingent
 
$187,720per year
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Moody's
 
$171,333per year
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Strategic Staffing Solutions
 
$162,760per year
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Highest paying cities for Data Scientists near Charlotte, NC

  1. Fayetteville, NC
    $155,837 per year
  2. Charlotte, NC
    $134,642 per year
  3. Durham, NC
    $129,164 per year
  4. Morrisville, NC
    $118,659 per year
  5. Raleigh, NC
    $108,634 per year

Where can a Data Scientist earn more?

Compare salaries for Data Scientists in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Data Scientist get paid in Charlotte, NC?

Chief Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $190,476 per year

Data Science Intern

Job openings
Average $25.00 per hour

Director of Data Science

Job openings
Average $189,940 per year

Junior Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $142,883 per year

Lead Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $138,440 per year

Principal Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $232,218 per year