As of June 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Principal Data Scientist in the United States is $87. While Salary.com is seeing that Principal Data Scientist salary in the US can go up to $96 or down to $75, but most earn between $81 and $92. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Data Scientist in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary | $75 | US | June 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary | $81 | US | June 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary | $87 | US | June 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary | $92 | US | June 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary | $96 | US | June 01, 2026 |
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7 + years experience
Master's Degree or MBA
10 + years experience
Master's Degree or MBA
12 + years experience
Master's Degree or MBA
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