How Much Do Data Science Jobs Pay in Boston? (November 2026)
As of November 2026, the median data science salary in Boston is $171,750 a year. Most roles pay between $116,325 and $257,390 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 210 live salaried listings across 72 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.
How pay has moved
Median base salary by month, from our monthly salary snapshots.
Highest-paying employers
- Software Engineer: ML InfraSoftware Engineer: ML OptimizationResearch Scientist: Post-TrainingResearch Scientist: PretrainingAll Generalist roles →
- All Suno roles →
- Global Head of BiostatisticsSenior Director, Data Management & Analytical Data Science SolutionsAnalytical Data Science Lead (Director)Senior Data Scientist (AI-assisted Clinical Development)All Roche roles →
- Senior Quantitative DeveloperSenior Quantitative ResearcherQuantitative Developer Intern, Summer 2027Quantitative Researcher Intern, Summer 2027Quantitative DeveloperAll Arrowstreet Capital roles →
- Senior Lead Software Engineer - Data PlatformSr. Lead - AI EngineerSenior Lead AI Engineer - G&A SystemsLead Product Data Scientist, AgentsLead Product Data Scientist, ForecastingAll Klaviyo roles →
Employers ranked by median advertised base among those with at least two salaried listings in Boston; each one’s best-paying open roles are listed beneath it.
Methodology: data science listings in Boston with a published salary, updated daily. Figures come from roles that are open right now. Ranges and single figures are converted to an annual US-dollar midpoint; hourly rates are annualised and out-of-band values dropped. Salary data is self-reported by employers and covers the roles that disclose pay — treat it as a directional guide, not a guarantee.