How Much Do Data Science Jobs Pay in Germany? (November 2026)
As of November 2026, the median data science salary in Germany is $103,140 a year. Most roles pay between $77,781 and $126,750 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 19 live salaried listings across 8 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.
How pay has moved
Median base salary by the month each role was posted, across current live listings. A monthly snapshot builds a firmer long-run trend over time.
Highest-paying employers
- All Booz Allen Hamilton Holding roles →
- Research Scientist – AI in Computed Tomography Image Formation (all genders)Research Scientist – Physics of Computed Tomography (all genders)All Philips roles →
- Lead Data Scientist / Quantitative Analyst - Commodity Intelligence m/f/dSenior Data Scientist - Commodity Intelligence m/f/dSenior Data Scientist / Quantitative Analyst - Commodity Global Trade Shipping & Logistics m/f/dBusiness Intelligence Expert for Chemistry Solutions (m/f/d)Senior Data Scientist & AI Solutions (m/f/d)All Relx roles →
- VIE (d/f/m): Environmental Control Systems (ECS) - System data analytics & modellingWorking Student (d/f/m) Data Engineering, AI & Digital DashboardsAll Ag roles →
Employers ranked by median advertised base among those with at least two salaried listings in Germany; each one’s best-paying open roles are listed beneath it.
Methodology: data science listings in Germany 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.