How much does a Principal Data Scientist make in Helena, MT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Data Scientist in Helena, MT is $159,734. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $142,956 to $174,179, with most professionals earning between $127,680 and $187,329.

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Principal Data Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $127,680 Helena,MT April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $142,956 Helena,MT April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $159,734 Helena,MT April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $174,179 Helena,MT April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $187,329 Helena,MT April 01, 2025
25% $142,956 10% $127,680 90% $187,329 75% $174,179 $159,734 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Data Scientist IV

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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 Helena, MT. The base salary for Principal Data Scientist ranges from $142,956 to $174,179 with the average base salary of $159,734. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $159,540 to $199,512 with the average total cash compensation of $177,225.
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About Helena, Montana    Helena (/ˈhɛlɪnə/) is the state capital of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Helena was founded as a gold camp ....More

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