Data Scientist salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$124,900
$13,742
Additional Cash Compensation
$138,642
Total Compensation
Median: 120,000
Min: $50K
Max: $345K
How Much Does a Data Scientist Make in US?
The average salary for a Data Scientist in US is $124,900. The average additional cash compensation for a Data Scientist in US is $13,742. The average total compensation for a Data Scientist in US is $138,642. Data Scientist salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Data Scientist employees in US.
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Data Scientist jobs in US

Manager Data Science - Remote
+48
At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) We'll put you in the driver's seat on vital projects that

Manager Data Science - Remote
+48
At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) We'll put you in the driver's seat on vital projects that

About This RoleDiscover. A brighter future.With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine. Come build your future, while being

Data Science Consultant - Remote
+56
EPAM Data Science &AI practice focuses on unlocking business value for organizations through end-to-end AI/ML solutions and platforms. From advanced analytics, marketing intelligence, NLP to Responsible AI and MLOps, EPAM delivered hundreds of solutions to production.Here you will become a part of a multi-faceted team that delivers the most creative and cutting-edge solutions and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where

About This RoleDiscover. A brighter future.With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine. Come build your future, while being

Manager, Data Science
+47
Ready to be a Titan?The engineering organization at ServiceTitan is looking for a leader who will drive the data science strategy to support our growth now and in the future. The ideal candidate will have experience with growing and managing a data science team within a product company with capability of bringing clear understanding of what the business goal behind the project is and anchoring the team's work in the context of the broader

About This RoleDiscover. A brighter future.With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine. Come build your future, while being

Product Owner - Data Science
+22
Job Description Organization Description Our Global Technology Infrastructure group is a team of innovators who love technology as much as you do. Together, you'll use a disciplined, innovative and a business focused approach to develop a wide variety of high-quality products and solutions. You'll work in a stable, resilient and secure operating environment where you-and the products you deliver-will thrive. Employer Description J.P. Morgan is

Vice President, Data Science
+55
Job Description:Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a global technology and data company that builds verification, optimization, and analytics solutions for the advertising industry and we're looking for a Vice President, Data Science to join our Data Science team. If you are excited by technology that has the power to handle hundreds of thousands of transactions per second; collect tens of billions of events each day; and evaluate thousands of data

Manager Data Sciences
+57
About DAT
DAT is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of innovation in transportation supply chain logistics for 44 years. We continue to transform the industry year over year, by deploying a suite of software solutions to millions of customers every day - customers who depend on DAT for the most relevant data and most accurate insights to help them make smarter

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. But we’ve got more left to do — and that's where you come in!
Duolingo is the most popular language-learning application in the world, with over 500 million users and over half a billion exercises completed daily. Beyond our core learning product, we have also entered into literacy with Duolingo ABC, English proficiency testing with the

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. But we’ve got more left to do — and that's where you come in!
Duolingo is the most popular language-learning application in the world, with over 500 million users and over half a billion exercises completed daily. Beyond our core learning product, we have also entered into literacy with Duolingo ABC, English proficiency testing with the
Data Scientist Salary ranges
The most common Data Scientist salary in US is between $120k - $130k.
Average Data Scientist Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Data Scientist make the most at companies with 501-1,000 employees, earning $125,698 on average.
Data Scientist Salary by gender
The average Data Scientist salary for women is $122,514 and the average Data Scientist salary for men is $118,301.
Data Scientist Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Data Scientist with 7+ years of experience is $147,712. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $98,650.
Average Data + Analytics salaries in US
Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
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Junior Data Analyst | $62,088 | Min: $40K Max: $119K |
Junior Business Analyst | $66,375 | Min: $42K Max: $134K |
Business Analyst | $83,713 | Min: $39K Max: $250K |
Data Analyst | $84,567 | Min: $44K Max: $210K |
Business Intelligence Analyst | $87,751 | Min: $38K Max: $160K |
Junior Data Scientist | $88,237 | Min: $51K Max: $140K |
Senior Data Analyst | $100,482 | Min: $53K Max: $210K |
Business Intelligence Developer | $100,682 | Min: $60K Max: $187K |
Senior Business Analyst | $101,321 | Min: $60K Max: $188K |
Analytics Manager | $116,699 | Min: $48K Max: $200K |
Data Engineer | $124,208 | Min: $55K Max: $275K |
Data Scientist | $124,900 | Min: $50K Max: $345K |
Business Intelligence Manager | $126,264 | Min: $40K Max: $260K |
Database Administrator | $131,426 | Min: $70K Max: $260K |
Senior Data Engineer | $136,631 | Min: $90K Max: $254K |
Data Architect | $145,230 | Min: $70K Max: $279K |
Senior Data Scientist | $146,742 | Min: $47K Max: $350K |
Director of Analytics | $160,889 | Min: $57K Max: $300K |
Data Engineering Manager | $162,386 | Min: $110K Max: $279K |
Engineering Manager | $168,071 | Min: $77K Max: $531K |
Chief Information Officer | $215,490 | Min: $96K Max: $315K |
CIO (Chief Information Officer) | $226,467 | Min: $96K Max: $400K |
Skills that affect Data Scientist salaries in US
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Business Reporting & Analysis
4% have this skill
2
Data Modeling
2% have this skill
3
Data Mining
2% have this skill
4
Machine Learning
2% have this skill
5
Python
1% have this skill
6
Statistical Analysis
1% have this skill
Recent Data Scientist salaries in US
$172,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Data Scientist reported a yearly salary of $172,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
New York City, NY
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A Data Scientist reported a yearly salary of $100,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Indianapolis, IN
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A data scientist reported a yearly salary of $110,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Charlotte, NC
$165,000
Yearly Salary
A Data Science Advisor reported a yearly salary of $165,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Remote
1-5 Reports
$175,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Data Scientist reported a yearly salary of $175,000 with +$17,500 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Boston, MA
$185,000
Yearly Salary
A Data Scientist reported a yearly salary of $185,000 with +$36,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Remote
5-10 Reports
$130,000
Yearly Salary
A Data Scientist reported a yearly salary of $130,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$93,000
Yearly Salary
A Data Scientist reported a yearly salary of $93,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Houston, TX
$93,000
Yearly Salary
A Data Scientist reported a yearly salary of $93,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Houston, TX
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A MLOps reported a yearly salary of $150,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
1-10 Employees
Remote
1-5 Reports
Frequently Asked Questions
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A data scientist finds insights and makes informed predictions about industry trends and a company’s growth through detailed data analysis. Data scientists utilize computer programming languages, descriptive statistics, and machine learning techniques to conduct this analysis.
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How to become a data scientist?
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Data scientist candidates typically have a bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics or a related field. Candidates also typically hold a master’s degree in one of the aforementioned fields in order to qualify for competitive or higher-level roles. Candidates will also need several years of experience as a data analyst, data engineer, business intelligence analyst or statistician.
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How much does a data scientist make?
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The salary range for a data scientist is $50K-$345K.