Director of data science salary in United States, 2026

The average salary for a Director of Data Science is $197,718 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 459 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 4, 2026.

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Director of Data Science salaries typically range between a low of $123,763 and a high of $315,865 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Director of Data Science include Menlo Park, CA at $282,400 per year, San Francisco, CA at $277,771 per year, and Boston, MA at $246,797 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Director of Data Science include Roblox ($419,725 per year) and Snap Inc. ($368,750 per year).

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

• Chief Data Scientist: Average $201,845 per year
• Data Science Intern: Average $24.29 per hour
• Data Scientist: Average $130,369 per year
• Junior Data Scientist: Average $85,399 per year
• Lead Data Scientist: Average $162,592 per year
• Principal Data Scientist: Average $182,427 per year