Data Scientist Salary — What They Really Pay (2026)

Q: What is the average Data Scientist salary?

The median is $145k per year across 55 current Data Scientist postings that list pay, with a typical range of $108.3k–$167.1k.

From 55 real Data Scientist postings that listed pay · annualized · updated July 2026

Median Data Scientist salary $145k Typical range $108.3k–$167.1k

$98.5k10th $145kmedian $200.0k90th

25th pct $108.3k 75th pct $167.1k 90th pct $200.0k 14 remote-eligible

How much does a Data Scientist make?

Across 55 real Data Scientist postings that published pay, the median salary is $145k a year. Most roles fall between $108.3k and $167.1k (the 25th–75th percentiles); the top 10% of postings pay $200.0k or more. These are annualized from live postings on the job boards and company career sites we sweep daily — hourly and contract rates converted to a yearly figure — so they reflect what employers are advertising right now, not a stale survey.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Data Scientist salary?

The median is $145k/year across 55 current Data Scientist postings that list pay. Half advertise more, half less; the typical range is $108.3k–$167.1k.

What does a top Data Scientist earn?

The 90th-percentile Data Scientist posting advertises $200.0k or more per year.

How is this salary data calculated?

From the compensation employers publish on live Data Scientist job postings, annualized to a yearly figure and aggregated into percentiles. It updates as new postings are scraped.