salary report · updated september 2026

How Much Do Data Scientist Jobs Pay in Dallas? (September 2026)

As of September 2026, the median Data Scientist salary in Dallas is $166,500 a year. Most roles pay between $146,262 and $192,050 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 12 live salaried listings across 5 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.

Median salary
$166,500
per year · annual USD
Typical range
$146k$192k
10th–90th percentile
Range seen
$132k$192k
lowest to highest
Sample
12
salaried listings · 5 companies

How pay has moved

$100k$162k$224kAug 2026Sep 2026

Median base salary by month, from our monthly salary snapshots.

Highest-paying employers

  1. #1
    CO
    Capital One
    8 salaried listings in Dallas
    $174,600
    median
    All Capital One roles →

Employers ranked by median advertised base among those with at least two salaried listings in Dallas; each one’s best-paying open roles are listed beneath it.

Methodology: Data Scientist listings in Dallas 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.