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Data scientist salary in Seattle, WA, 2026

How much does a Data Scientist make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$153,611
18%
above national average
Average $153,611
Low $104,053
High $226,772

The average salary for a data scientist is $153,611 per year in Seattle, WA. 144 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Data Scientist job openings in Seattle, WA

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Data Scientist, SPX AI Lab, SP...
Amazon.com3.5out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$136,000 - $184,000 a year
Full-time
2 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Data Scientist in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Varo Bank
 
$275,000per year
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Axon
 
$229,554per year
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Meta
 
$212,000per year
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Synergis
 
$209,456per year
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Pinterest
 
$206,667per year
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Whatnot
 
$206,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Data Scientists near Seattle, WA

  1. Bellevue, WA
    $170,366 per year
  2. Vancouver, WA
    $158,909 per year
  3. Seattle, WA
    $153,611 per year
  4. Richland, WA
    $144,248 per year
  5. Queen Anne, WA
    $143,942 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 Seattle, WA?

Chief Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $218,248 per year

Data Science Intern

Job openings
Average $33.04 per hour

Director of Data Science

Job openings
Average $175,616 per year

Junior Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $92,441 per year

Lead Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $224,896 per year

Principal Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $209,981 per year