Technology · Level D2 · Salary
Data Scientist salary
Typical total compensation (US national)
$153,000–$210,000
Base
$132,000
Bonus
$15,000
Equity (annual)
$30,000
Indicative, sourced — not a guarantee. BLS OEWS May 2025 Data Scientists (15-2051) p25 $85,660 / p50 $120,230 / p75 $158,880 (broad, all-industry floor); Levels.fyi tech Data Scientist median base ~$150k - pack sits between BLS floor and Levels tech premium
Pay by metro — nominal vs cost-adjusted
“Real” adjusts for cost of living, so a high headline number in an expensive metro can be worth less in practice. Ranked by real pay.
| Metro | Nominal | Real (cost-adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | $185,850 | $182,206 |
| Remote (US national) | $177,000 | $177,000 |
| Atlanta | $173,460 | $177,000 |
| Seattle | $208,860 | $174,050 |
| Chicago | $177,000 | $163,889 |
| Denver | $177,000 | $160,909 |
| Boston | $191,160 | $141,600 |
| New York City | $208,860 | $134,748 |
| Los Angeles | $191,160 | $131,834 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | $221,250 | $122,917 |