Startup Lead Data Scientist Salary

Startups pay Lead Data Scientists a median salary of $180,639 per year. Based on 140 Lead Data Scientist job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $123,736 and $212,579, with an average of $177,980.

95th Percentile
$212,579
Average
$177,980
Range
$123,736 - $212,579
Sample Size
140
Last updated November 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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Lead Data Scientist Salaries by Country

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $219,375

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