Average Salary Data Scientist

The median salary for a Data Scientist is $130,000, with 80% of salaries falling between $84,040 and $200,000. Salaries for Data Scientists are generally above the national average. Offering a total compensation package that includes employee benefits and bonus pay to incentivize performance, in addition to competitive base pay, can help attract and retain top talent. Check out some popular employee benefits that companies are offering in your area.

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Where do Data Scientists earn the highest and lowest salaries?

The median salary for a Data Scientist ranges from $112,500 in Chicago, IL to $160,000 in San Francisco, CA. Besides the location of employees, differences in salaries are often driven by factors such as years of experience, education, and industry.

Job	10th Percentile Salary	Median Salary	Average Salary	90th Percentile Salary
San Francisco, CA	$94,939	$160,000	$156,584	$224,800
San Jose, CA	$106,500	$156,000	$160,658	$238,620
Seattle, WA	$111,060	$152,500	$155,023	$219,600
Washington, DC	$89,000	$142,500	$141,286	$207,500
Los Angeles, CA	$88,839	$135,000	$137,942	$186,000
New York, NY	$88,551	$134,944	$135,810	$180,000
Denver, CO	$83,250	$121,000	$125,289	$164,500
Austin, TX	$94,300	$120,000	$128,318	$197,325

Common employee benefits for Data Scientists

It takes more than a paycheck to build an amazing team. In addition to a competitive base salary, offering benefits is a great way to attract and retain top talent top Data Scientists. Build the right benefits package for your team with Gusto!

401(k)	Paid Time Off	Work From Home
401(k) Matching	Paid Sick Time	Flexible Schedule
Health insurance	Parental Leave	Commuter Benefits
Dental Insurance	Professional Development	Life Insurance