Principal Data Scientist Salary in the United States

Principal Data Scientist Salary

How much does a Principal Data Scientist make in the United States? The average Principal Data Scientist salary in the United States is $178,513 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $159,753 and $194,655. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $142,674 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $159,753 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $178,513 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $194,655 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $209,351 US March 26, 2024
25% $159,753 10% $142,674 90% $209,351 75% $194,655 $178,513 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    American Auto Shield is seeking an experienced leader to join its Data Science and Analytics team. This position will be responsible for developing and exe...
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    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Principal Data Scientist

    10 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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194655
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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222976
198063
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Data Scientist in the United States. The base salary for Principal Data Scientist ranges from $159,753 to $194,655 with the average base salary of $178,513. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $178,300 to $222,976 with the average total cash compensation of $198,063.

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