Data scientist salary in United States

The average salary for a Data Scientist is $130,534 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 7.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 14, 2026.

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Data Scientist salaries typically range between a low of $80,184 and a high of $212,501 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Data Scientist include San Francisco, CA at $171,686 per year, Seattle, WA at $153,819 per year, and Livermore, CA at $151,235 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Data Scientist include The Hollister Group ($312,000 per year) and Fidelity TalentSource ($312,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Data Scientist salary compares to related positions:

• Chief Data Scientist: Average $203,860 per year
• Data Science Intern: Average $24.05 per hour
• Director of Data Science: Average $200,008 per year
• Junior Data Scientist: Average $85,812 per year
• Lead Data Scientist: Average $162,528 per year
• Principal Data Scientist: Average $180,945 per year