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Senior data scientist salary in Seattle, WA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Senior Data Scientist make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$183,577
15%
above national average
Average $183,577
Low $138,213
High $243,831

The average salary for a senior data scientist is $183,577 per year in Seattle, WA. 64 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Senior Data Scientist job openings in Seattle, WA

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Sr. Data Scientist, Capacity P...
Amazon Web Services3.4out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$159,200 - $215,300 a year
Full-time
4 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Data Scientist in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ByteDance
 
$254,891per year
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Apple
 
$236,900per year
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Expedia Group
 
$209,375per year
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F5
 
$198,000per year
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REI
 
$193,857per year
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Nordstrom
 
$193,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Data Scientists near Seattle, WA

  1. Richland, WA
    $191,537 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $183,577 per year
  3. Vancouver, WA
    $182,168 per year
  4. Redmond, WA
    $173,923 per year
  5. Bellevue, WA
    $172,845 per year

Where can a Senior Data Scientist earn more?

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