Startup Lead Data Scientist Salary

Startups pay Lead Data Scientists a median salary of $187,500 per year. Based on 21 Lead Data Scientist job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $98,259 and $250,000, with an average of $181,533.

95th Percentile
$250,000
Average
$181,533
Range
$98,259 - $250,000
Sample Size
21
Last updated August 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Lead Data Scientist Compensation Trends

Track how Lead Data Scientist compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for Lead Data Scientist positions in the startup ecosystem.

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