Principal Data Scientist Salary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Principal Data Scientist Salary in Philadelphia, PA

How much does a Principal Data Scientist make in Philadelphia, PA? The average Principal Data Scientist salary in Philadelphia, PA is $189,483 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $169,574 and $206,618. 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 $151,448 Philadelphia,PA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $169,574 Philadelphia,PA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $189,483 Philadelphia,PA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $206,618 Philadelphia,PA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $222,218 Philadelphia,PA May 28, 2024
25% $169,574 10% $151,448 90% $222,218 75% $206,618 $189,483 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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    5 + years experience
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Average Base Salary

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169574
206618
189483

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
189257
236680
210236
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 Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Principal Data Scientist ranges from $169,574 to $206,618 with the average base salary of $189,483. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $189,257 to $236,680 with the average total cash compensation of $210,236.

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