How Much Do Data Science Jobs Pay in Houston? (September 2026)
As of September 2026, the median data science salary in Houston is $150,000 a year. Most roles pay between $109,605 and $194,800 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 29 live salaried listings across 19 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
- Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Autonomy)Sr. Data EngineerMachine Learning Engineer (Autonomy)Machine Learning EngineerAll Mariana Minerals roles →
- Quantitative Analytics and Model Expert - Asset Liability ManagementPortfolio Analytics and Strategy Specialist SeniorQuantitative Analytics & Model Consultant Senior - Market RiskBusiness Analytics Lead - Corporate Responsibility GroupPortfolio Analytics & Strategy Analyst Senior - Community Development BankingAll PNC roles →
- Manager, Data Science - PULSE Network, Business IntelligencePrincipal Associate, Finance, Strategic AnalyticsAll Capital One roles →
- All DLA Piper roles →
Employers ranked by median advertised base among those with at least two salaried listings in Houston; each one’s best-paying open roles are listed beneath it.
Methodology: data science listings in Houston 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.