Principal Data Scientist Salary in the United States

Principal Data Scientist Salary

How much does a Principal Data Scientist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Data Scientist in the United States is $176,686. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $163,385 to $187,145, with most professionals earning between $151,274 and $196,666.

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10th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $151,274 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $163,385 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $176,686 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $187,145 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $196,666 US April 01, 2025
25% $163,385 10% $151,274 90% $196,666 75% $187,145 $176,686 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show 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. The base salary for Principal Data Scientist ranges from $163,385 to $187,145 with the average base salary of $176,686. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $163,385 to $187,145 with the average total cash compensation of $176,686.
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