salary report · updated september 2026

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

As of September 2026, the median Data Scientist salary in McLean is $183,412 a year. Most roles pay between $145,200 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
$183,412
per year · annual USD
Typical range
$145k$246k
10th–90th percentile
Range seen
$132k$337k
lowest to highest
Sample
58
salaried listings · 3 companies

How pay has moved

$133k$196k$258kAug 2026Sep 2026

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

Highest-paying employers

  1. #1
    K
    KBR
    2 salaried listings in McLean
    $196,850
    median
    All KBR roles →
  2. #2
    CO
    Capital One
    55 salaried listings in McLean
    $176,000
    median
    All Capital One 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 Scientist 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.