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
$138,000 - $185,000
From 1,091 postings that name a salary, checked 28 October 2026. The lower quarter tops out near $87,000; the upper quarter starts near $243,000.
By country
| Country | Median range, USD a year | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $152,000 - $200,000 | 734 |
| United Kingdom | $88,000 - $120,000 | 102 |
| Canada | $125,000 - $150,000 | 53 |
| Germany | $98,000 - $116,000 | 24 |
| France | $67,000 - $75,000 | 21 |
| Netherlands | $66,000 - $70,000 | 19 |
| 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 $138,000 to $185,000 a year in USD, from 1,091 job postings. The lower quarter of postings tops out near $87,000 and the upper quarter starts near $243,000. Checked 28 October 2026. This is what employers post, not survey data.