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Data Scientist salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Data Scientist at tech startups in United States is $205k a year (middle half $170k to $252k), based on 125 job postings from 65 companies that publish a pay range. 26% of these postings are remote.
$205kmedian, United States
$170k–$252kmiddle half (P25–P75)
125postings from 65 companies
26%remote postings
Ranks #106 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 2% below the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $192k. Average posted range: $185k to $256k.
Data Scientist pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $205k | $170k to $252k | 125 | 65 | 26% |
| Multiple countries (USD) | $224k | $201k to $234k | 12 | 10 | 58% |
Yearly pay in local currency, from postings that publish a range (hourly x 2080, monthly x 12). Groups need at least 5 postings from 3 companies. Sales roles exclude on-target earnings, so these are base-pay figures.
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