How Much Do Data Science Jobs Pay in McLean? (November 2026)
As of November 2026, the median data science salary in McLean is $211,200 a year. Most roles pay between $126,800 and $246,425 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 356 live salaried listings across 13 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
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- Senior Director, Data EngineerSenior Director, Data ScienceSenior Director, Data Science - Head of Fair Lending Analytics - Fair & Responsible Banking ComplianceSenior Director, Data Scientist - Global Payment NetworkSenior Director, Data Scientist - US CardAll Capital One roles →
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- Quantitative Analytics Senior Director - Multifamily Model ResearchMultifamily Portfolio Analytics & Strategy, Senior ManagerQuantitative Analytics Senior Tech Lead - Multifamily Model ResearchQuantitative Analytics Tech Lead (Collateral Models)Quantitative Analytics SeniorAll Freddiemac roles →
Employers ranked by median advertised base among those with at least two salaried listings in McLean; each one’s best-paying open roles are listed beneath it.
Methodology: data science listings in McLean 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.