salary report · updated september 2026

How Much Do Data Science Jobs Pay in San Jose? (September 2026)

As of September 2026, the median data science salary in San Jose is $234,888 a year. Most roles pay between $161,400 and $300,000 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 208 live salaried listings across 26 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.

Median salary

$234,888

per year · annual USD

Typical range

$161k – $300k

10th–90th percentile

Range seen

$78k – $388k

lowest to highest

Sample

208

salaried listings · 26 companies

How pay has moved

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

Highest-paying employers

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

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Methodology: data science listings in San Jose 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.

How pay has moved

Highest-paying employers

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