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
$139,000 - $185,000
From 1,080 postings that name a salary, checked 28 October 2026. The lower quarter tops out near $87,000; the upper quarter starts near $244,000.
By country
| Country | Median range, USD a year | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $153,000 - $200,000 | 727 |
| United Kingdom | $83,000 - $120,000 | 103 |
| Canada | $125,000 - $153,000 | 52 |
| Germany | $98,000 - $116,000 | 24 |
| France | $70,000 - $75,000 | 20 |
| Netherlands | $65,000 - $70,000 | 17 |
| Spain | $57,000 - $84,000 | 14 |
Questions and answers
How much does a data scientist make?
Live data scientist postings that name a salary show a median range of $139,000 to $185,000 a year in USD, from 1,080 job postings. The lower quarter of postings tops out near $87,000 and the upper quarter starts near $244,000. Checked 28 October 2026. This is what employers post, not survey data.