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.
How pay has moved
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
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.