Data Scientist Salary
The median Data Scientist base salary is approximately $170k, based on 43 live job listings on EchoJobs that disclose pay — most fall between $140k and $215k (USD). Figures are pulled straight from company career pages and refreshed hourly.
Data Scientist salary — frequently asked questions
What is the average Data Scientist salary?
Across 43 live Data Scientist listings that disclose pay, the median base salary is about $170k, with most between $140k and $215k (USD, approximate). These come from real open roles on EchoJobs, not survey estimates.
How much do senior Data Scientists earn?
Senior and staff Data Scientist roles sit toward the top of the range — often $215k+ base, with the highest listings well above that. Filter by seniority on the job board to see senior-only Data Scientist openings.
Where can I find the highest-paying Data Scientist jobs?
Browse open Data Scientist roles on EchoJobs and sort or filter by salary — every listing links straight to the company's careers page, so you apply directly with no reposts or middlemen. There are 5,589 open right now.
Is this Data Scientist salary data current?
Yes — it's computed from Data Scientist jobs currently open on EchoJobs, re-crawled from company career pages every hour, so it reflects what employers are paying right now (not a stale annual survey).