How Much Does Data Scientists Make a Year?
The average data scientist salary is $113,436, according to Glassdoor. The driving factor behind high data science salaries is that organizations are realizing the power of big data and want to use it to drive smart business decisions.

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Hereof, do data scientists get paid well?

According to Glassdoor, in 2016 data science was the highest paid field to get into. The average data scientist today earns $123,000 a year, according to Indeed. Data driven decision making is increasing in popularity. But Data Driven experts are limited in Supply.

Likewise, where do data scientists make the most money? Here are the 10 US metro areas with the highest average data science salary, when adjusted for cost of living.

  1. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ.
  2. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.
  3. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX.
  4. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA.
  5. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA.
  6. Austin-Round Rock, TX.

Beside this, how much do data scientists make an hour?

National Average

Salary Range (Percentile)
25th Average
Monthly Salary $7,667 $9,899
Weekly Salary $1,769 $2,284
Hourly Salary $44 $57

How much do data scientists earn in India?

As per PayScale, the average Data Scientist salary in India is Rs. 620, 244 per year and for a Senior Data Scientist it is Rs. 1,147,826 per year. Launched in collaboration with PwC, “Data-Driven Decision Making” is a popular online course that you can consider if you want to become a data scientist in India.

Related Question Answers

Is being a data scientist worth it?

For several years data scientist has been ranked as one of the top jobs in the US, in terms of pay, job demand, and satisfaction. But there are signs the coveted role may be losing some of its sheen, as salaries for data scientists begin to plateau.

Is Data Science hard?

Because learning data science is hard. It's a combination of hard skills (like learning Python and SQL) and soft skills (like business skills or communication skills) and more. This is an entry limit that not many students can pass. They got fed up with statistics, or coding, or too many business decisions, and quit.
James H. Sterling

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