Junior data scientist salary in United States

The average salary for a Junior Data Scientist is $82,999 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 64 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 17, 2026.

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Junior Data Scientist salaries typically range between a low of $60,293 and a high of $114,255 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Junior Data Scientist include Boston, MA at $94,205 per year, Chicago, IL at $93,003 per year, and New York, NY at $91,425 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Junior Data Scientist include Brillient Corporation ($205,000 per year) and Atlassian ($131,400 per year).

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

• Chief Data Scientist: Average $208,963 per year
• Data Science Intern: Average $24.17 per hour
• Data Scientist: Average $131,105 per year
• Director of Data Science: Average $199,620 per year
• Lead Data Scientist: Average $165,250 per year
• Principal Data Scientist: Average $180,866 per year