Director Of Data Science Salary in the United States

How much does a Director Of Data Science make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director Of Data Science in the United States is $188,781 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $91.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $212,858
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $172,286 to $201,384
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $157,268
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Director Of Data Science Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $201,384 $16,782 $3,873 $97
Average $188,781 $15,732 $3,630 $91
25th Percentile $172,286 $14,357 $3,313 $83
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Key Factors That Influence Director Of Data Science Salaries

A Director Of Data Science'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 Director Of Data Science Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director Of Data Science'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): $115,291
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $145,496
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $189,926
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $231,693
  • Expert (over 8 years): $301,637
Levels Salary
Data Scie... Level Director Of Data Science$115,291
Data Scie... Level Director Of Data Science$145,496
Director ... Level Director Of Data Science$189,926
Data Scie... Level Director Of Data Science$231,693
VP of Dat... Level Director Of Data Science$301,637
$115,291 0 yr
$145,496 < 2 yrs
$189,926 2-4 yrs
$231,693 5-8 yrs
$301,637 > 8 yrs
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How Do Director Of Data Science 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 Director Of Data Sciences. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $209,018.
  • California: $208,225.
  • Massachusetts: $205,450.

Top Paying Cities for Director Of Data Sciences

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:

  • San Jose: $238,109
  • San Francisco: $235,502
  • Oakland: $230,539

What Skills Can Increase a Director Of Data Science's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.95% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Data Management (Mentioned in 2.3% Job Postings): Data Management comprises all disciplines related to managing data as a valuable resource. The concept of data management arose in the 1980s as technology moved from sequential processing (first cards, then tape) to random access storage. Since it was now possible to store a discreet fact and quickly access it using random access disk technology, those suggesting that data management was more important than business process management used arguments such as "a customer's home address is stored in 75 (or some other large number) places in our computer systems." However, during this period, random access processing was not competitively fast, so those suggesting "process management" was more important than "data management" used batch processing time as their primary argument. As software applications evolved into real-time, interactive usage, it became obvious that both management processes were important. If the data was not well defined, the data would be mis-used in applications. If the process wasn't well defined, it was impossible to meet user needs.
  • Python (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Applying the concepts and algorithms of Python to design, develop and maintain software applications to comply with business requirements.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.95%
Data Management 2.3%
Python 1.15%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Director Of Data Science's salary.
  • Customer Relationship: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Advertising: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Interviewing: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Relationship
$209,547
11%
Advertising
$201,996
7%
Interviewing
$200,108
6%
Commitment
$198,220
5%
Pricing
$196,332
4%
Algorithms
$196,332
4%
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Director Of Data Science Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director Of Data Science'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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Salary Trends for Director Of Data Science

Salaries for a Director Of Data Science can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $183,739 in 2023 to around $180,363 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director Of Data Science salary trends, .

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