How much does a Principal Data Scientist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Principal Data Scientist in the United States is $86 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $77 and $94. Hourly rate 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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Principal Data Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $69 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $77 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $86 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $94 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $101 US March 26, 2024
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Harnham - Tempe , AZ
Principal Data Scientist Remote $130,000 - $140,000 BASE Are you looking for an opportunity to work at a company that values creativity? Do you have an understanding of risk management concepts and have training in statistical methods such as predictive modeling or probability theory? This real estate company is looking for an individual who is ready to take on the role of being a Principal Data Scientist. THE COMPANY: This company functions in the real estate space and has the goal of improving the rental and buying customer experience. They admire creativity and aim to partner with stakeholders to drive results. In this role, you will help the growth of the company with your ability to tell a compelling story with data. THE ROLE: · Gather, organize, and interpret structured and unstructured data from multiple internal and external sources · Communicate with stakeholders across different business units · Build predictive and advanced statistical models to work on projects revolving ar
- 2 days ago
OneOme - Minneapolis , MN
ABOUT OneOme We are a precision medicine leader, providing evidence-based pharmacogenomic solutions that facilitate more personalized prescriptions across the globe. Our RightMed solution helps healthcare organizations, providers, and payers optimize patient outcomes and reduce costs by facilitating more personalized prescriptions. Paired with an in-house CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited lab, OneOme’s RightMed test provides powerful genetic insights that doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers can use to help inform medication decisions for their patients. Our mission is to provide the most cost-effective, comprehensive, personalized, pharmacogenomics analysis integrated into patients’ everyday clinical care. OneOme was named one of Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2018. ROLE DESCRIPTION Reporting to the Chief Analytics & Technology Officer, the Principal Data Scientist role will be responsible for building best-in-class Data science & AI capabilities to advanc
- 3 days ago
Fidelity TalentSource LLC - Boston , MA
Job Description: The Data Science Team within Asset Management Technology, Quant Development, is seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient data science lead who is passionate about applying new technologies. This individual will collaborate with other data scientists and quants to prototype, learn, and ultimately deliver investments solutions using techniques such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and graph learning. The role is available in Boston, MA; THE EXPERTISE AND SKILLS YOU BRING Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Computational Statistics, Operations Research, Machine Learning or related technical fields. 5+ years of prior work experience as a Data Scientist. Hands-on experience in most of the following: Knowledge Graphs, Graph Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs) applications, and Information Retrieval. Experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Deep Learning. Proficiency in developing supervised and
- 4 days ago
Zeektek - Franklin , TN
As the Principal Data Scientist, you lead our Data Services department, employing cutting-edge analytical tools and techniques to derive actionable insights for our Chief Technology Officer and other executives. Your role involves delving into complex data related to donors, listeners, demographics, and various interactions, utilizing data mining, modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics to uncover valuable insights. You'll then distill these findings into clear, understandable reports and presentations, catering to diverse audiences across the organization. Collaborating with other departments, you'll identify key performance indicators and develop dashboards, charts, and reports to aid decision-making processes. Your expertise allows you to independently devise plans and achieve goals, demonstrating creativity and flexibility. With a strong focus on customer service, you'll ensure the delivery of accurate and timely reports while also contributing to broader organizationa
- 4 days ago
Tiger Analytics - Chicago , IL
Tiger Analytics is looking for experienced Principal Data Scientist to join our fast-growing advanced analytics consulting firm. Our employees bring deep expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning and AI. We are the trusted analytics partner for multiple Fortune 500 companies, enabling them to generate business value from data. Our business value and leadership has been recognized by various market research firms, including Forrester and Gartner. We are looking for top-notch talent as we continue to build the best global analytics consulting team in the world. As a Principal Data Scientist, you will apply strong expertise in AI through the use of machine learning, data mining, and information retrieval to design, prototype, and build next-generation advanced analytics engines and services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and business partners to define the technical problem statement and hypotheses to test. You will develop efficient and accurate analytical models whi
- 5 days ago
Rocket Software, Inc. - Waltham , MA
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Job Description Summary: Job Overview: Rocket's Data Modernization Business Unit aids customers in managing, governing, and maximizing the value of their enterprise data assets. Our clientele comprises many Fortune 500 companies, including some of the world's largest banks, insurance companies, and manufacturing organizations. We are currently seeking motivated and innovative individuals to join our applied machine learning team. This is an opportunity to play a crucial role in the continued evolution of our world-class solutions. The Principal Data Scientist is a highly motivated and experienced individual proficient in advanced machine learning models, particularly language models, document understanding and analysis, and code generation. The role will involve understanding and adapting current research. The position requires a deep understanding of computational linguistics, image processing, and Python
- 5 days ago

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