Data Scientist Salary in 2026
As of October 2026, the median advertised salary for Data Scientist roles is $179K–$240K per year, based on 79 live listings with disclosed compensation on AgenticCareers.co. The median midpoint is $213K per year.
Data Scientist salary by seniority
| Level | Median salary | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | $120K–$125K | 3 |
| Mid | $175K–$260K | 40 |
| Senior | $155K–$227K | 10 |
| Staff | $199K–$273K | 6 |
| Lead | $209K–$262K | 17 |
Top-paying companies for Data Scientist roles
How this is calculated
Figures are medians of the minimum and maximum advertised salary across 79 live Data Scientist listings that disclose yearly USD compensation on AgenticCareers.co, as of October 14, 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.
Data Scientist salary FAQ
How much does a Data Scientist make?
As of October 2026, the median advertised salary for Data Scientist roles is $179K–$240K per year (midpoint $213K), based on 79 live listings with disclosed pay on AgenticCareers.co.
What is the Data Scientist salary range by seniority?
Advertised Data Scientist pay ranges from $120K–$125K at Junior level to $209K–$262K at Lead level.
Which companies pay Data Scientists the most?
Among tracked employers with disclosed pay, the top-paying companies for Data Scientist roles are OpenAI ($332K), Replit ($269K), Capital One ($224K).
How is the Data Scientist salary figure calculated?
It is the median of the minimum and maximum advertised salaries across 79 live Data Scientist listings that disclose yearly USD pay on AgenticCareers.co, refreshed daily as roles are added and expired ones removed.