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Data scientist salary in Philadelphia, PA, 2026

How much does a Data Scientist make in Philadelphia, PA?

Average base salary

$110,964
15%
below national average
Average $110,964
Low $80,857
High $152,281

The average salary for a data scientist is $110,964 per year in Philadelphia, PA. 23 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 7, 2026).

Data Scientist job openings in Philadelphia, PA

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AI & Data Decision Science Con...
Accenture3.9out of 5 stars.
Philadelphia, PA
$59,100 - $205,800 a year
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Data Scientist in Philadelphia, PA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
DataAnnotation
 
$156,000per year
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Nigel Frank International
 
$155,000per year
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firstPRO Inc.
 
$150,000per year
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The Judge Group
 
$150,000per year
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American Arbitration Associati...
 
$136,000per year
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Brooksource
 
$135,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Data Scientists near Philadelphia, PA

  1. Wayne, PA
    $191,212 per year
  2. King of Prussia, PA
    $136,654 per year
  3. University Park, PA
    $130,074 per year
  4. Harrisburg, PA
    $129,121 per year
  5. Philadelphia, PA
    $110,964 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 Philadelphia, PA?

Chief Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $195,262 per year

Data Science Intern

Job openings
Average $27.70 per hour

Director of Data Science

Job openings
Average $187,473 per year

Junior Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $66,889 per year

Lead Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $131,139 per year

Principal Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $136,935 per year