Junior Data Scientist Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$111,699 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$64,303 $111,699 $143,927
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Junior Data Scientist in United States is $111,699 per year as of July 2026, based on 56 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $64,303, while senior specialists can earn up to $143,927. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $790 per day.

Salary Trend

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

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 440 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Junior Data Scientist 56 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 21 0 0
Entry Level $64,303
Junior $85,398
Median Salary $111,699
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $132,963
Expert / Top Earners $143,927

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