Senior Data Scientist Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$175,133 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$106,080 $175,133 $273,431
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Senior Data Scientist in United States is $175,133 per year as of July 2026, based on 78 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $106,080, while senior specialists can earn up to $273,431. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,490 per day.

Salary Trend

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

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 316 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Senior Data Scientist 78 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 30 0 0
Entry Level $106,080
Junior $137,136
Median Salary $175,133
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $239,118
Expert / Top Earners $273,431

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