Principal Data Scientist Salary in Albany, New York

Principal Data Scientist Salary in Albany, NY

How much does a Principal Data Scientist make in Albany, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Data Scientist in Albany, NY is $186,427. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $166,845 to $203,285, with most professionals earning between $149,016 and $218,633.

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10th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $149,016 Albany,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $166,845 Albany,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $186,427 Albany,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $203,285 Albany,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $218,633 Albany,NY April 01, 2025
25% $166,845 10% $149,016 90% $218,633 75% $203,285 $186,427 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Data Scientist IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Principal Data Scientist

    10 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    5 + years experience
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Albany, NY. The base salary for Principal Data Scientist ranges from $166,845 to $203,285 with the average base salary of $186,427. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $186,200 to $232,852 with the average total cash compensation of $206,840.
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About Albany, New York    Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank....More

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