Data scientist salary
The numbers come from live data scientist postings on Jobrona that name a salary, in all countries, converted to US dollars a year. They are what employers post, not survey data.
Median range
$140,000 - $185,000
From 1,018 postings that name a salary, checked 27 October 2026. The lower quarter tops out near $89,000; the upper quarter starts near $250,000.
By country
| Country | Median range, USD a year | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $155,000 - $200,000 | 690 |
| United Kingdom | $83,000 - $120,000 | 101 |
| Canada | $125,000 - $156,000 | 53 |
| Germany | $114,000 - $123,000 | 20 |
| France | $67,000 - $67,000 | 16 |
| Spain | $56,000 - $84,000 | 13 |
| Netherlands | $67,000 - $87,000 | 13 |
Questions and answers
How much does a data scientist make?
Live data scientist postings that name a salary show a median range of $140,000 to $185,000 a year in USD, from 1,018 job postings. The lower quarter of postings tops out near $89,000 and the upper quarter starts near $250,000. Checked 27 October 2026. This is what employers post, not survey data.