salary report · updated november 2026

How Much Do Data Scientist Jobs Pay in Richmond? (November 2026)

As of November 2026, the median Data Scientist salary in Richmond is $192,050 a year. Most roles pay between $145,200 and $285,890 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 35 live salaried listings across 5 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.

Median salary
$192,050
per year · annual USD
Typical range
$145k – $286k
10th–90th percentile
Range seen
$132k – $337k
lowest to highest
Sample
35
salaried listings · 5 companies

How pay has moved

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

Highest-paying employers

  1. #1
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    Pwc
    3 salaried listings in Richmond
    $202,000
    median
    All Pwc roles →
  2. #2
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    Capital One
    25 salaried listings in Richmond
    $192,050
    median
    All Capital One roles →
  3. #3
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    Carmax
    5 salaried listings in Richmond
    $156,500
    median
    All Carmax roles →

Employers ranked by median advertised base among those with at least two salaried listings in Richmond; each one’s best-paying open roles are listed beneath it.

Methodology: Data Scientist listings in Richmond 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.