How much does a Data Scientist make in Newark, NJ? The average Data Scientist salary in Newark, NJ is $139,816 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $126,425 and $155,135. 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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25% $126,425 10% $114,233 90% $169,081 75% $155,135 $139,816 50%(Median)
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VORTO - DENVER , CO
About VORTO. We are building software which enables businesses to be more economically and environmentally sustainable by digitally transforming the supply chai
- 26 days ago
VORTO - PARKER , CO
About VORTO. We are building software which enables businesses to be more economically and environmentally sustainable by digitally transforming the supply chai
- 26 days ago
VORTO - WESTMINSTER , CO
About VORTO. We are building software which enables businesses to be more economically and environmentally sustainable by digitally transforming the supply chai
- 26 days ago
VORTO - ARVADA , CO
About VORTO. We are building software which enables businesses to be more economically and environmentally sustainable by digitally transforming the supply chai
- 126 days ago
USAA - COLORADO SPRINGS , CO
Why USAA. At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted ad
- 2 days ago
Obsidian Solutions Group - WASHINGTON , DC
Job Type Full-time Description Data Scientist Primary Location: Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Clearance: Top Secret Must be a US Citizen This position is co
- 1 day ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Data Scientist in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Data Scientist ranges from $126,425 to $155,135 with the average base salary of $139,816. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $134,459 to $166,366 with the average total cash compensation of $149,427.

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About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

Newark, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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