Data scientist salary in United States

The average salary for a Data Scientist is $131,106 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Data Scientist salaries typically range between a low of $80,497 and a high of $213,535 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Data Scientist include San Francisco, CA at $172,029 per year, Seattle, WA at $156,189 per year, and Livermore, CA at $152,964 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Data Scientist include The Hollister Group ($312,000 per year) and Fidelity TalentSource ($312,000 per year).

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

• Chief Data Scientist: Average $208,963 per year
• Data Science Intern: Average $24.18 per hour
• Director of Data Science: Average $199,620 per year
• Junior Data Scientist: Average $82,359 per year
• Lead Data Scientist: Average $165,188 per year
• Principal Data Scientist: Average $180,866 per year