Data Scientist Salary Guide

Remote data scientist salary data including machine learning and analytics specializations.

Updated March 2026Based on 5,000+ data points

Salary by Experience Level

Junior (0-2 yrs)$85K median

$70K$105K$125K

Mid-Level (2-5 yrs)$125K median

$100K$155K$180K

Senior (5-8 yrs)$175K median

$145K$210K$250K

Staff/Lead (8-12 yrs)$225K median

$185K$275K$330K

Principal (12+ yrs)$285K median

$230K$350K$430K

P25 - P75 P75 - P90

1.United States

$175K

2.Switzerland

$145K

3.United Kingdom

$130K

4.Germany

$118K

5.Singapore

$110K

$175K

Senior Median

235%

Career Growth

$430K

Top Earners (P90)