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Data scientist salary in Washington, DC, 2026

How much does a Data Scientist make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$129,740
same
as national average
Average $129,740
Low $84,522
High $199,147

The average salary for a data scientist is $129,740 per year in Washington, DC. 245 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Data Scientist job openings in Washington, DC

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Data Scientist Palantir Data E...
The Baer Group4out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Data Scientist in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Austin Fraser
 
$220,000per year
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Dantech Corporation
 
$200,720per year
Deepwatch
 
$200,000per year
Amentum
 
$185,000per year
World Services LLC
 
$178,333per year
Ops Tech Alliance
 
$177,500per year

Highest paying cities for Data Scientists near Washington, DC

  1. Bolling AFB, DC
    $177,482 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $172,018 per year
  3. Pentagon, DC
    $154,336 per year
  4. Livermore, CA
    $153,877 per year
  5. Seattle, WA
    $153,611 per year

Where can a Data Scientist earn more?

Compare salaries for Data Scientists in different locations
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Chief Data Scientist

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