Salary Guide 2026Data Scientist Salary in United States
How much do data scientists earn in United States? See average, junior, and senior salary ranges.
Junior
$80,000
per year
Average
$125,000
per year
Senior
$180,000
per year
Data Scientist Jobs in United States
Strong demand in technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and AI-heavy organizations
Monthly Salary Breakdown
Junior (monthly)
$6,667
Average (monthly)
$10,417
Senior (monthly)
$15,000
Salary statistics methodology
Salary benchmarks are compiled from official statistics, labour-market releases, and country employment datasets. This page was last reviewed for United States 2026 data on April 30, 2026.
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Calculation notes
- Average and median salaries are gross annual estimates unless marked as net.
- Industry and experience bands are directional benchmarks, not guaranteed pay ranges.
- Figures can vary by region, company size, benefits, contract type, and bonus policy.
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