How much does a Senior Data Scientist make?
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$166,564
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Senior Data Scientist is $166,564 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $130,284 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 $36,280 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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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Data Scientist | $166,564 /yr |
| Lead Data Scientist | $164,663 /yr |
| Principal Data Scientist | $224,638 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Senior Data Scientist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Senior Data Scientist in United States. Employers include Wish, Meta and Roku.
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Top Paying Industries
For a Senior Data Scientist in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Data Scientist in United States are Real Estate with a median total pay of $238,983, Information Technology with a median total pay of $227,910, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $213,559, Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $201,999, and Education with a median total pay of $193,307.
Real Estate
Top paying companies in Real Estate for Senior Data Scientist are Redfin, SetSchedule, and Zillow.
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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.
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Senior Data Scientist pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Senior Data Scientist is $130,284 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Senior Data Scientist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 6105 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Data Scientist employees.
The highest salary for a Senior Data Scientist in United States is $196,395 per year.
The lowest salary for a Senior Data Scientist in United States is $86,428 per year.
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