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Senior data scientist salary in Atlanta, GA, 2026

How much does a Senior Data Scientist make in Atlanta, GA?

Average base salary

$146,387
8%
below national average
Average $146,387
Low $109,441
High $195,805

The average salary for a senior data scientist is $146,387 per year in Atlanta, GA. 37 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 12, 2026).

Senior Data Scientist job openings in Atlanta, GA

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Senior Data Scientist
Delta Air Lines4.2out of 5 stars.
Atlanta, GA
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Data Scientist in Atlanta, GA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Coinbase
 
$196,285per year
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Oscar Health
 
$183,150per year
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Denken Solutions Inc
 
$177,736per year
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CIRCLE
 
$171,250per year
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Visa
 
$168,150per year
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New Relic
 
$157,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Data Scientists near Atlanta, GA

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $190,020 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $183,606 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $167,237 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $166,695 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $164,542 per year

Where can a Senior Data Scientist earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Senior Data Scientist get paid in Atlanta, GA?

Chief Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $194,801 per year

Data Science Intern

Job openings
Average $28.94 per hour

Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $117,616 per year

Director of Data Science

Job openings
Average $166,792 per year

Junior Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $110,441 per year

Lead Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $157,090 per year