It Data Scientist Salary in the United States

How much does an It Data Scientist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an It Data Scientist in the United States is $121,986 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,000
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,365 to $131,415
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,143
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It Data Scientist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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75th Percentile $131,415 $10,951 $2,527 $63
Average $121,986 $10,166 $2,346 $59
25th Percentile $106,365 $8,864 $2,045 $51
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Key Factors That Influence It Data Scientist Salaries

An It 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects It Data Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an It 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): $100,335
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $114,390
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,071
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $169,117
  • Expert (over 8 years): $198,501
Levels Salary
Employee ... Level It Data Scientist$100,335
Employee ... Level It Data Scientist$114,390
It Data S... Level It Data Scientist$123,071
Employee ... Level It Data Scientist$169,117
VP of Emp... Level It Data Scientist$198,501
$100,335 0 yr
$114,390 < 2 yrs
$123,071 2-4 yrs
$169,117 5-8 yrs
$198,501 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for It 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:

  • San Jose: $153,861
  • San Francisco: $152,176
  • Oakland: $148,969

What Skills Can Increase an It Data Scientist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.47% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Onboarding (Mentioned in 1.73% Job Postings): Onboarding, also known as organizational socialization, is management jargon first created in the 1970's that refers to the mechanism through which new employees acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors in order to become effective organizational members and insiders. It is the process of integrating a new employee into the organization and its culture. Tactics used in this process include formal meetings, lectures, videos, printed materials, or computer-based orientations to introduce newcomers to their new jobs and organizations. Research has demonstrated that these socialization techniques lead to positive outcomes for new employees such as higher job satisfaction, better job performance, greater organizational commitment, and reduction in occupational stress and intent to quit.. These outcomes are particularly important to an organization looking to retain a competitive advantage in an increasingly mobile and globalized workforce. In the United States, for example, up to 25% of workers are organizational newcomers engaged in an onboarding process. The term induction is used instead in regions such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and parts of Europe. This is known in some parts of the world as training.
  • Business Administration (Mentioned in 0.74% Job Postings): It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.47%
Onboarding 1.73%
Business Administration 0.74%
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 an It Data Scientist's salary.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Collective Bargaining: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Resource Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Alignment
$126,865
4%
Collective Bargaining
$126,865
4%
Resource Management
$125,646
3%
Labor Relations
$125,646
3%
Business Strategy
$124,426
2%
Project Management
$124,426
2%
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It Data Scientist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For It Data Scientist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, It Data Scientist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view It Data Scientist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an It Data Scientist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$146,383$70.020%
Biotechnology$146,383$70.020%
Business Services$146,383$70.020%
Chemicals$146,383$70.020%
Construction$146,383$70.020%

How Education impacts an It Data Scientist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many It Data Scientists enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an It Data Scientist with a Bachelor's Degree is between $121,844 and $130,044).

It Data Scientist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for It Data Scientist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.8%
High School 7.8%
Associates 3.5%
Bachelors 39.6%
Masters 37.5%
Doctorate 9.9%
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It Data Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an It 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for It Data Scientist

Salaries for an It Data Scientist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $110,390 in 2023 to around $110,529 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of It Data Scientist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of It Data Scientist Over Time

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2023
$110,390
2024
$111,036
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FAQ about It Data Scientist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for It Data Scientist?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for It Data Scientist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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