Data Scientist
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
16 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Data Scientist. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Role summary
Responsible for analyzing complex data and providing data-driven advice for their unit. Manages statistical data and creates predictive models based on unit's needs. Possesses advanced analytical skills, as well as oral and written communication abilities. Processes research information for easier consumption and transforms it into actionable plans. Provides value to unit through findings and thoughtful insights. Typically requires a graduate degree and many years of experience.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Reports covering Data Scientist
The Croner Company
- Croner Entertainment Survey, United StatesUnited States
- Croner Digital Content & Technology SurveyUnited States
- C2HR Content Developers Compensation SurveyUnited States
- C2HR Connectivity Providers Compensation SurveyUnited States
- Croner Software Games Survey, North AmericaNorth America (US & Canada)
- Croner Software Games Survey, InternationalInternational (13+ countries)
- Croner Entertainment Survey, InternationalInternational (10 countries)
ERI Economic Research Institute
- Engineering and Environmental Services Salary SurveyUnited States (with Canadian cuts)
- Information Technology, Software Services Salary SurveyUnited States (with Canadian cuts)
- Research and Development Salary SurveyUnited States (with Canadian cuts)
- Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Salary SurveyUnited States (with Canadian cuts)
Empsight
Data Scientist salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Data Scientist pay?
- 16 surveys publish Data Scientist benchmarks, including data from The Croner Company, ERI Economic Research Institute, Empsight and other publishers. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Data Scientist pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Data Scientist varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Data Scientist?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Data Scientist ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Data Scientist pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.