Data Scientist Salary in 2026
Updated June 2, 2026
How much does a Data Scientist make?
As of June 2026, the median advertised salary for Data Scientist roles is $166K–$228K per year, based on 23 live listings with disclosed compensation on AgenticCareers.co. The median midpoint is $195K per year.
Data Scientist salary by seniority
| Level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Junior | $141K–$161K |
| Senior | $166K–$235K |
| Staff | $165K–$206K |
| Lead | $207K–$256K |
Top-paying companies for Data Scientist roles
Formation Bio$232K · 2 listings
LaunchDarkly$229K · 2 listings
Harvey$195K · 3 listings
Capital One$173K · 10 listings
How this is calculated
Figures are medians of the minimum and maximum advertised salary across 23 live Data Scientist listings that disclose yearly USD compensation on AgenticCareers.co, as of June 2, 2026. Listings without disclosed pay, non-USD currencies, and non-yearly rates are excluded. Medians resist outliers better than averages. Data refreshes daily as new roles are scraped and expired roles are removed.