salary report · updated july 2026

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

As of July 2026, the median data science salary in Seattle is $181,900 a year. Most roles pay between $136,030 and $307,800 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 49 live salaried listings across 18 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.

Median salary
$181,900
per year · annual USD
Typical range
$136k$308k
10th–90th percentile
Range seen
$95k$323k
lowest to highest
Sample
49
salaried listings · 18 companies

How pay has moved

$144k$225k$306kMay 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

1Anthropic$322,5002 roles
2OpenAI$309,0005 roles
3Writer$257,5003 roles
4DoorDash$249,5002 roles
5Snap$216,5004 roles

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

Methodology: data science listings in Seattle 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.