Data Scientist
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
4 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Data Scientist. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Reports covering Data Scientist
ERI Economic Research Institute
- Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Salary SurveyUnited States (with Canadian cuts)
- 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)
Data Scientist salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Data Scientist pay?
- 4 surveys publish Data Scientist benchmarks, including data from ERI Economic Research Institute. 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.