What are the main factors that influence a Data Scientist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Data Scientist's salary?

A Data Scientist's salary grows with experience: a Data Scientist I (0-2 years)earns $76,149, a Data Scientist II (2-4 years)earns $93,177, a Data Scientist (4-7 years)earns $119,173, a Data Scientist IV (7+ years)earns $135,808, a Data Scientist V (7-10 years)earns $182,083,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Scientist?

Data Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Scientist roles are District of Columbia $131,104, California $130,606, Massachusetts $128,866. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Data Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Chief Data Scientist: $453,733; Product Data Scientist: $187,168; Data Scientist VI: $182,709; Principal Data Scientist: $181,020; Data Scientist V: $176,534.

Data Scientist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Scientist make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Scientist in Delaware is $119,914 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

However, a Data Scientist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,168
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,077 to $129,992
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,122

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Data Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,992	$10,833	$2,500	$62
Average	$119,914	$9,993	$2,306	$58
25th Percentile	$110,077	$9,173	$2,117	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Data Scientist Salaries

A Data Scientist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Data Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Scientist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $76,149
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,177
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,173
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,808
Expert (over 8 years): $182,083

Levels	Salary
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist	$76,149
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist	$93,177
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist	$119,173
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist	$135,808
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist	$182,083

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How Do Data Scientist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Data Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $131,104.
California: $130,606.
Massachusetts: $128,866.

District of Columbia $131,104 California $130,606 Massachusetts $128,866 Washington $128,392 New Jersey $128,345 Alaska $128,179 Connecticut $126,545 New York $125,882

Hawaii $123,762 Rhode Island $122,767 Maryland $122,093 Minnesota $121,169 Colorado $120,814 Illinois $120,695 Oregon $120,245 Delaware $119,914

New Hampshire $119,705 Virginia $119,239 Pennsylvania $117,877 Nevada $117,190 North Dakota $116,965 Michigan $116,610 Wisconsin $116,480 Vermont $116,219

Texas $115,497 Maine $115,450 Arizona $115,379 Ohio $115,296 Georgia $114,206 Indiana $113,662 Wyoming $113,555 Utah $113,389

Iowa $113,318 Kansas $112,750 Louisiana $112,584 North Carolina $112,525 Missouri $112,501 Florida $112,040 Montana $111,791 Nebraska $111,554

Kentucky $111,424 South Carolina $110,950 Tennessee $110,654 Idaho $110,536 New Mexico $109,671 Oklahoma $109,482 Alabama $108,783 South Dakota $107,611

Arkansas $106,972 West Virginia $106,628 Mississippi $105,598

Top Paying Cities for Data Scientists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $119,374
Little Creek: $120,248
Magnolia: $120,075

Lincoln, DE $119,374 Little Creek, DE $120,248 Magnolia, DE $120,075 Milford, DE $119,677 Marydel, DE $119,874 Millsboro, DE $118,873 Millville, DE $119,057 Milton, DE $119,263

Nassau, DE $119,349 Ocean View, DE $119,036 Rehoboth Beach, DE $119,265 Seaford, DE $119,332 Selbyville, DE $118,839 Smyrna, DE $120,331 Viola, DE $119,776 Woodside, DE $120,099

Bear, DE $119,821 Newark, DE $119,776 Claymont, DE $120,022 Delaware City, DE $119,896 Hockessin, DE $119,766 Kirkwood, DE $119,874 Middletown, DE $119,920 Montchanin, DE $119,793

New Castle, DE $119,811 Odessa, DE $119,979 Port Penn, DE $120,059 Rockland, DE $119,805 Saint Georges, DE $119,882 Townsend, DE $120,067 Winterthur, DE $119,819 Lewes, DE $119,309

Wilmington, DE $119,772 Dover, DE $120,248 Dover Afb, DE $119,614 Bethany Beach, DE $118,911 Bethel, DE $119,034 Bridgeville, DE $119,315 Camden Wyoming, DE $119,909 Cheswold, DE $120,209

Clayton, DE $120,212 Dagsboro, DE $118,828 Delmar, DE $118,637 Ellendale, DE $118,997 Felton, DE $119,668 Fenwick Island, DE $118,854 Frankford, DE $118,647 Frederica, DE $119,786

Georgetown, DE $118,783 Greenwood, DE $119,334 Harbeson, DE $118,910 Harrington, DE $119,516 Hartly, DE $119,888 Houston, DE $119,345 Kenton, DE $120,218 Laurel, DE $118,712

Yorklyn, DE $119,801

Data Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Scientist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$110,077

Average $119,914/year

$129,992

$9,173

Average $9,993/month

$10,833

$2,117

Average $2,306/week

$2,500

$53

Average $58/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,992	$10,833	$2,500	$62
Average	$119,914	$9,993	$2,306	$58
25th Percentile	$110,077	$9,173	$2,117	$53

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