How Much Do Data Scientist Jobs Pay in the USA? (July 2026)
As of July 2026, the median Data Scientist salary in the USA is $191,525 a year. Most roles pay between $130,000 and $294,824 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 282 live salaried listings across 119 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 the USA.
Methodology: Data Scientist listings in the USA 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.