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

A Lead Data Scientist's salary grows with experience: a Data Scientist III (4-7 years)earns $117,157, a Data Scientist IV (7+ years)earns $133,511, a Lead Data Scientist (7-10 years)earns $179,004, a Data Scientist VI (10-12 years)earns $185,265, a Data Science Supervisor (12+ years)earns $119,562,

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

Lead Data Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Data Scientist roles are District of Columbia $191,917, California $191,189, Massachusetts $188,640. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Lead Data Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Data Scientist V: $176,534; Weather Scientist: $136,100; Atmospheric Scientist: $136,090; Lead Pharmacokinetics Scientist: $133,800; Data Scientist IV: $131,669.

Lead Data Scientist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lead Data Scientist make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Data Scientist in Rhode Island is $179,714 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $86.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $198,149
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $167,463 to $189,363
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $156,309

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Lead Data Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,363	$15,780	$3,642	$91
Average	$179,714	$14,976	$3,456	$86
25th Percentile	$167,463	$13,955	$3,220	$81

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Data Scientist Salaries

A Lead 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 Lead Data Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead 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): $117,157
Early Career (1-2 years): $133,511
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $179,004
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $185,265
Expert (over 8 years): $119,562

Levels	Salary
Data Scie... Level Lead Data Scientist	$117,157
Data Scie... Level Lead Data Scientist	$133,511
Lead Data... Level Lead Data Scientist	$179,004
Data Scie... Level Lead Data Scientist	$185,265
Data Scie... Level Lead Data Scientist	$119,562

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How Do Lead 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 Lead Data Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $191,917.
California: $191,189.
Massachusetts: $188,640.

District of Columbia $191,917 California $191,189 Massachusetts $188,640 Washington $187,947 New Jersey $187,878 Alaska $187,635 Connecticut $185,243 New York $184,272

Hawaii $181,170 Rhode Island $179,714 Maryland $178,726 Minnesota $177,374 Colorado $176,854 Illinois $176,680 Oregon $176,022 Delaware $175,536

New Hampshire $175,231 Virginia $174,548 Pennsylvania $172,555 Nevada $171,550 North Dakota $171,220 Michigan $170,700 Wisconsin $170,510 Vermont $170,128

Texas $169,071 Maine $169,002 Arizona $168,898 Ohio $168,776 Georgia $167,182 Indiana $166,384 Wyoming $166,228 Utah $165,986

Iowa $165,882 Kansas $165,050 Louisiana $164,807 North Carolina $164,720 Missouri $164,686 Florida $164,010 Montana $163,646 Nebraska $163,299

Kentucky $163,108 South Carolina $162,415 Tennessee $161,982 Idaho $161,808 New Mexico $160,543 Oklahoma $160,266 Alabama $159,243 South Dakota $157,527

Arkansas $156,591 West Virginia $156,088 Mississippi $154,580

Top Paying Cities for Lead 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:

Adamsville: $181,960
Albion: $180,423
Ashaway: $181,615

Adamsville, RI $181,960 Albion, RI $180,423 Ashaway, RI $181,615 Barrington, RI $179,948 Block Island, RI $180,950 Bradford, RI $181,506 Bristol, RI $180,641 Carolina, RI $181,206

Charlestown, RI $181,272 Chepachet, RI $180,911 Clayville, RI $180,407 Coventry, RI $180,416 West Greenwich, RI $180,913 East Greenwich, RI $180,294 Exeter, RI $180,863 Fiskeville, RI $179,944

Forestdale, RI $181,331 Foster, RI $180,816 Glendale, RI $181,345 Greene, RI $181,054 Greenville, RI $180,014 Harmony, RI $180,246 Harrisville, RI $181,267 Hope, RI $180,057

Hope Valley, RI $181,456 Hopkinton, RI $181,695 Jamestown, RI $181,088 Kenyon, RI $181,184 Little Compton, RI $181,932 Manville, RI $180,660 Mapleville, RI $180,946 Newport, RI $181,270

Middletown, RI $181,350 North Kingstown, RI $180,605 North Scituate, RI $180,248 Oakland, RI $181,142 Pascoag, RI $181,386 Pawtucket, RI $179,679 Central Falls, RI $179,759 Cumberland, RI $180,780

Lincoln, RI $179,939 Portsmouth, RI $181,251 Prudence Island, RI $180,879 Rockville, RI $181,667 Saunderstown, RI $180,979 Shannock, RI $181,194 Slatersville, RI $181,333 Slocum, RI $180,974

Tiverton, RI $181,802 Wakefield, RI $181,133 Kingston, RI $181,064 Narragansett, RI $181,184 Peace Dale, RI $181,111 Warren, RI $180,412 Warwick, RI $179,910 Westerly, RI $181,659

West Kingston, RI $181,121 West Warwick, RI $180,130 Wood River Junction, RI $181,379 Woonsocket, RI $181,341 North Smithfield, RI $180,929 Wyoming, RI $181,194 Providence, RI $179,627 Cranston, RI $179,651

North Providence, RI $179,672 East Providence, RI $179,639 Riverside, RI $179,696 Rumford, RI $179,670 Smithfield, RI $180,034 Johnston, RI $179,733

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

Understanding how a Lead 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.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$167,463

Average $179,714/year

$189,363

$13,955

Average $14,976/month

$15,780

$3,220

Average $3,456/week

$3,642

$81

Average $86/hour

$91

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,363	$15,780	$3,642	$91
Average	$179,714	$14,976	$3,456	$86
25th Percentile	$167,463	$13,955	$3,220	$81

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