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Senior data scientist salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

How much does a Senior Data Scientist make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$169,203
6%
above national average
Average $169,203
Low $121,854
High $234,951

The average salary for a senior data scientist is $169,203 per year in New York, NY. 317 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 30, 2026).

Senior Data Scientist job openings in New York, NY

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Senior Fraud Data Scientist (C...
New York, NY
$116,250 - $155,000 a year
5 months ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Data Scientist in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Pacer Staffing
 
$270,400per year
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Point72
 
$250,000per year
Apple
 
$249,750per year
Duolingo
 
$238,850per year
ByteDance
 
$236,667per year
DoorDash
 
$227,650per year

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Highest paying cities for Senior Data Scientists near New York, NY

  1. Troy, NY
    $174,929 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $169,203 per year
  3. Rochester, NY
    $165,126 per year
  4. Ithaca, NY
    $165,126 per year
  5. Kingston, NY
    $160,000 per year

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The average salary for a Senior Data Scientist is $169,203 per year in New York, NY. This figure is based on 317 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 30, 2026.

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Senior Data Scientist salaries in New York, NY typically range between a low of $121,854 and a high of $234,951 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Senior Data Scientist in New York, NY include Troy, NY at $174,929 per year, Rochester, NY at $165,126 per year, and Ithaca, NY at $165,126 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Senior Data Scientist in New York, NY include Pacer Staffing ($270,400 per year) and Point72 ($250,000 per year).

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

  • Chief Data Scientist: Average $225,194 per year
  • Data Science Intern: Average $27.85 per hour
  • Data Scientist: Average $138,574 per year
  • Director of Data Science: Average $176,850 per year
  • Junior Data Scientist: Average $91,425 per year
  • Lead Data Scientist: Average $169,372 per year

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