Data Scientist Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$179,737 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$110,836 $179,737 $215,976
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Data Scientist in United States is $179,737 per year as of July 2026, based on 84 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $110,836, while senior specialists can earn up to $215,976. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,180 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Data Scientist.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Data Scientist over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Data Scientist in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 282 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Data Scientist 84 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 34 1 0
Entry Level $110,836
Junior $149,277
Median Salary $179,737
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $200,544
Expert / Top Earners $215,976

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