salary report · updated july 2026

How Much Do Data Science Jobs Pay in McLean? (July 2026)

As of July 2026, the median data science salary in McLean is $173,200 a year. Most roles pay between $119,050 and $246,150 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 58 live salaried listings across 3 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.

Median salary
$173,200
per year · annual USD
Typical range
$119k$246k
10th–90th percentile
Range seen
$109k$306k
lowest to highest
Sample
58
salaried listings · 3 companies

How pay has moved

$155k$165k$175kMay 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026

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

1Capital One$173,20055 roles
2Thomson Reuters$151,3252 roles

Median advertised base among employers with at least two salaried listings in McLean.

Methodology: data science listings in McLean with a published salary, sourced daily from company career pages and ATS APIs. 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.