The salary trajectory of a Data Scientist ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $156,297 per year (estimate) and goes up to $299,555 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Data Scientist at Python Software Foundation is $156,297 per year or $75 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $248,933 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $123,466 (25th percentile) and $200,470 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Python Software Foundation Data Scientist professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Data Scientist professionals typically earn between $59 and $96 per hour.
Data Scientist professionals typically earn between $10,289 and $16,706 monthly.