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Data specialist salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Data Specialist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$28.73
Average $28.73
Low $14.50
High $56.94

The average salary for a data specialist is $28.73 per hour in the United States and $4,300 cash bonus per year.2.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Data Specialist job openings in United States

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Data Management Specialist - T...
General Dynamics Information Technology3.7out of 5 stars.
Chantilly, VA
$127,500 - $172,500 a year
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Data Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Dell Technologies
 
$307,118per year
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Point72
 
$225,000per year
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Capital Group
 
$220,340per year
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D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment ...
 
$220,000per year
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Coinbase
 
$196,285per year
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Google
 
$189,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Data Specialists near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $65.39 per hour
  2. Washington, DC
    $50.12 per hour
  3. Chicago, IL
    $44.94 per hour
  4. St. Louis, MO
    $33.72 per hour
  5. San Francisco Bay Area, CA
    $33.04 per hour

Where can a Data Specialist earn more?

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