Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Data Scientist make in New York City, NY?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$130,776 / yrTotal Pay
$108,163 / yrBase Pay
$22,613 / yrAdditional Pay

$130,776

 / yr
$83K$208K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Data Scientist is $130,776 per year in the New York City, NY area, with an average salary of $108,163 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $22,613 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Data Scientist in New York City, NY

$130,776 /yr
Data Scientist
$168,547 /yr
Senior Data Scientist
$168,738 /yr
Lead Data Scientist
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Related Job Titles

For Data Scientist in New York City, NY

Some related job titles are Big Data Salaries with median pay of $113,401, Data Analyst Salaries with median pay of $81,921, Data Scientist Intern Salaries with median pay of $100,174, Quantitative Analyst Salaries with median pay of $152,648.

Top Paying Companies

For a Data Scientist in New York City, NY

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Data Scientist in New York City, NY. Employers include Two Sigma, Lazard and Brex.

1
Two Sigma
$279,580/yr
2
Lazard
$257,461/yr
3
Brex
$251,931/yr
7
Button
$244,826/yr
8
Meta
$242,537/yr
10
Tapad
$235,213/yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Data Scientist in New York City, NY

The top 5 paying industries for a Data Scientist in New York City, NY are Information Technology with a median total pay of $216,696, Financial Services with a median total pay of $210,756, Real Estate with a median total pay of $209,528, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $209,065, and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $200,594.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$216,696

    4% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$210,756

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Real EstateReal Estate$209,528

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$209,065

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$200,594

    4% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Data Scientist are Bloomberg L.P., Button, and Meta.

Bloomberg L.P.Bloomberg L.P.$245,167/yr
ButtonButton$244,826/yr
MetaMeta$242,537/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?

Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.

How does the Data scientist salary in New York City, NY compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Data scientist in US is $117,212 per year based on 18,354 salary contributions, which is 0.55% more than the salary for a Data scientist in New York City, NY. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Data scientist gets the highest compensation are NVIDIA Corporation, Meta and Micron Technology, Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 19.51% more than smaller companies for a Data scientist.

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Location

Total Pay

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Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Data Scientist

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$140,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Data Scientist

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$150,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Data Scientist

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$1,547

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Data Scientist

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Data Scientist

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$85,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Data Scientist

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Data Scientist

New York City, NY

 | 4-6 years

$165,000

/yr

$140K | $25K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Data Scientist

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$2,000

/mo

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago

Data Scientist pay FAQ in New York City, NY

The average salary for a Data Scientist is $108,163 per year in New York City, NY. Salaries estimates are based on 31933 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Data Scientist employees in New York City, NY.

The highest salary for a Data Scientist in New York City, NY is $166,850 per year.

The lowest salary for a Data Scientist in New York City, NY is $70,118 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Data Scientist or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Data Scientist.