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.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Data Science in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $178,551, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $161,588, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $160,731, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $153,977, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $151,690.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Data Science are Meta, LinkedIn, and Uber.
Frequently asked questions about Data Science salaries
The average salary for Data Science is $157,949 per year or $76 per hour, with top earners making up to $261,433 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $122,140 (25th percentile) to $206,802 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2318 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Data Science employees.
The highest salary for Data Science is $206,802 per year, $17,233 per month or $99 per hour.
The lowest salary for Data Science is $122,140 per year, $10,178 per month or $59 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Data Science ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $156,862 per year (estimate) and goes up to $300,496 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
