Startup Data Scientist Salary

Startups pay Data Scientists a median salary of $169,483 per year. Based on 4,481 Data Scientist job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $95,309 and $259,780, with an average of $171,908.

95th Percentile
$259,780
Average
$171,908
Range
$95,309 - $259,780
Sample Size
4,481
Last updated September 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Data Scientist Compensation Trends

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

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Data Scientist Salaries by Country

When it comes to geographic compensation for Data Scientist roles, startups in 🇺🇸 United States lead the pack with competitive salaries averaging around $266,258 per year. Meanwhile, 🇨🇦 Canada shows more modest compensation levels at approximately $185,000 annually.

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $266,258
🇨🇦 Canada $185,000

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