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Principal Data Scientist Salaries
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Below are the most recent principal data scientist salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.
A Principal Data Scientist in the Des Moines, IA Area area reported making $140,000 per year
Additional Pay
$40k cash bonus
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Des Moines, IA Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Principal Data Science in the Chicago, IL Area area reported making $140,000 per year
Additional Pay
$10k cash bonus
Job Highlights
8-10 years experience
Chicago, IL Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Principal Data Scientist in the San Diego, CA Area area reported making $201,000 per year
Additional Pay
$16k stock bonus
$30k profit sharing
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
San Diego, CA Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Principal Data Scientist in the New York City, NY Area area reported making $150,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
New York City, NY Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Principal Data Scientist in the New York City, NY Area area reported making $175,000 per year
Job Highlights
5-7 years experience
New York City, NY Area area
Full-time
51 to 200 employees
Company - Private
A Principal Data Scientist in the Chicago, IL Area area reported making $144,000 per year
Additional Pay
$14k cash bonus
Job Highlights
8-10 years experience
Chicago, IL Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Principal Data Scientist in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $172,000 per year
Additional Pay
$52k cash bonus
$15k stock bonus
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Washington, DC Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Principal Data Scientist in the San Jose, CA Area area reported making $172,606 per year
Job Highlights
5-7 years experience
San Jose, CA Area area
Full-time
51 to 200 employees
Company - Private
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