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Data scientist salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

How much does a Data Scientist make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$136,879
same
as national average
Average $136,879
Low $85,139
High $220,062

The average salary for a data scientist is $136,879 per year in New York, NY. 483 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Data Scientist job openings in New York, NY

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Data Scientist II (US) FCRM Mo...
TD3.7out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$76,290 - $125,260 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Data Scientist in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Selby Jennings
 
$288,750per year
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Varo Bank
 
$275,000per year
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StubHub
 
$244,500per year
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Axon
 
$229,554per year
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Gusto
 
$227,500per year
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Whatnot
 
$211,071per year
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Highest paying cities for Data Scientists near New York, NY

  1. Albany, NY
    $152,599 per year
  2. Brooklyn, NY
    $151,239 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $136,879 per year
  4. White Plains, NY
    $134,236 per year
  5. Ithaca, NY
    $120,321 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 New York, NY?

Chief Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $209,063 per year

Data Science Intern

Job openings
Average $27.37 per hour

Director of Data Science

Job openings
Average $183,594 per year

Junior Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $103,486 per year

Lead Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $173,451 per year

Principal Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $182,810 per year