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

A Data Scientist Senior's salary grows with experience: a Data Scientist I (0-2 years)earns $76,745, a Data Scientist II (2-4 years)earns $93,915, a Data Scientist Senior (4-7 years)earns $120,079, a Data Scientist IV (7+ years)earns $136,853, a Data Scientist V (7-10 years)earns $183,433,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Scientist Senior?

Data Scientist Senior salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Scientist Senior roles are District of Columbia $132,101, California $131,600, Massachusetts $129,846. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Scientist Senior roles make?

Salaries for Data Scientist Senior level roles vary by specialization: Chief Data Scientist: $452,918; Data Scientist V: $176,491; Senior Principal Data Scientist: $170,254; Data Scientist IV: $131,674; Senior Pharmacokinetics Scientist: $127,890.

Data Scientist Senior Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Scientist Senior make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Scientist Senior in Delaware is $120,826 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,235
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,916 to $130,986
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,893

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Data Scientist Senior Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$130,986	$10,915	$2,519	$63
Average	$120,826	$10,069	$2,324	$58
25th Percentile	$110,916	$9,243	$2,133	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Data Scientist Senior Salaries

A Data Scientist Senior'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 Senior Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Scientist Senior'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): $76,745
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,915
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,079
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,853
Expert (over 8 years): $183,433

Levels	Salary
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist Senior	$76,745
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist Senior	$93,915
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist Senior	$120,079
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist Senior	$136,853
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist Senior	$183,433

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How Do Data Scientist Senior 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 Scientist Seniors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $132,101.
California: $131,600.
Massachusetts: $129,846.

District of Columbia $132,101 California $131,600 Massachusetts $129,846 Washington $129,369 New Jersey $129,321 Alaska $129,154 Connecticut $127,508 New York $126,840

Hawaii $124,704 Rhode Island $123,702 Maryland $123,022 Minnesota $122,091 Colorado $121,733 Illinois $121,614 Oregon $121,160 Delaware $120,826

New Hampshire $120,616 Virginia $120,146 Pennsylvania $118,774 Nevada $118,082 North Dakota $117,855 Michigan $117,497 Wisconsin $117,366 Vermont $117,104

Texas $116,376 Maine $116,328 Arizona $116,257 Ohio $116,173 Georgia $115,075 Indiana $114,527 Wyoming $114,419 Utah $114,252

Iowa $114,181 Kansas $113,608 Louisiana $113,441 North Carolina $113,381 Missouri $113,357 Florida $112,892 Montana $112,642 Nebraska $112,403

Kentucky $112,272 South Carolina $111,794 Tennessee $111,496 Idaho $111,377 New Mexico $110,506 Oklahoma $110,315 Alabama $109,611 South Dakota $108,430

Arkansas $107,786 West Virginia $107,440 Mississippi $106,402

Top Paying Cities for Data Scientist Seniors

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: $125,050
Little Creek: $123,893
Magnolia: $124,406

Lincoln, DE $125,050 Little Creek, DE $123,893 Magnolia, DE $124,406 Milford, DE $125,050 Marydel, DE $123,427 Millsboro, DE $125,050 Millville, DE $125,885 Milton, DE $125,050

Nassau, DE $125,050 Ocean View, DE $125,885 Rehoboth Beach, DE $125,885 Seaford, DE $123,737 Selbyville, DE $125,885 Smyrna, DE $123,284 Viola, DE $124,406 Woodside, DE $124,048

Bear, DE $122,377 Newark, DE $122,425 Claymont, DE $122,520 Delaware City, DE $122,425 Hockessin, DE $122,520 Kirkwood, DE $122,425 Middletown, DE $123,034 Montchanin, DE $122,520

New Castle, DE $122,520 Odessa, DE $123,201 Port Penn, DE $122,091 Rockland, DE $122,520 Saint Georges, DE $122,425 Townsend, DE $123,022 Winterthur, DE $122,520 Lewes, DE $125,050

Wilmington, DE $122,520 Dover, DE $123,833 Dover Afb, DE $124,119 Bethany Beach, DE $125,885 Bethel, DE $123,737 Bridgeville, DE $125,050 Camden Wyoming, DE $123,964 Cheswold, DE $123,547

Clayton, DE $123,236 Dagsboro, DE $125,885 Delmar, DE $123,737 Ellendale, DE $125,050 Felton, DE $125,050 Fenwick Island, DE $125,885 Frankford, DE $125,885 Frederica, DE $125,050

Georgetown, DE $125,050 Greenwood, DE $125,050 Harbeson, DE $125,050 Harrington, DE $125,050 Hartly, DE $123,177 Houston, DE $125,050 Kenton, DE $123,236 Laurel, DE $123,737

Yorklyn, DE $122,520

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

Understanding how a Data Scientist Senior'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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$110,916

Average $120,826/year

$130,986

$9,243

Average $10,069/month

$10,915

$2,133

Average $2,324/week

$2,519

$53

Average $58/hour

$63

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$130,986	$10,915	$2,519	$63
Average	$120,826	$10,069	$2,324	$58
25th Percentile	$110,916	$9,243	$2,133	$53

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