salary report · updated july 2026

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

As of July 2026, the median Data Scientist salary in Seattle is $187,250 a year. Most roles pay between $148,550 and $307,500 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 31 live salaried listings across 14 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.

Median salary
$187,250
per year · annual USD
Typical range
$149k$308k
10th–90th percentile
Range seen
$99k$323k
lowest to highest
Sample
31
salaried listings · 14 companies

How pay has moved

$147k$216k$285kMay 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$308,2502 roles
3DoorDash$249,5002 roles
4Snap$216,5004 roles
5Boeing$162,0003 roles

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

Methodology: Data Scientist 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.

Data Scientist Salaries in Seattle (July 2026)