salary report · updated september 2026

How Much Do Data Scientist Jobs Pay in Sunnyvale? (September 2026)

As of September 2026, the median Data Scientist salary in Sunnyvale is $183,750 a year. Most roles pay between $90,958 and $241,000 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 8 live salaried listings across 5 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.

Median salary
$183,750
per year · annual USD
Typical range
$91k$241k
10th–90th percentile
Range seen
$78k$262k
lowest to highest
Sample
8
salaried listings · 5 companies

Highest-paying employers

  1. #1
    T
    Target
    2 salaried listings in Sunnyvale
    $208,250
    median
    All Target roles →
  2. #2
    H
    HPE
    3 salaried listings in Sunnyvale
    $96,400
    median
    All HPE roles →

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

Methodology: Data Scientist listings in Sunnyvale 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.