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Remote Data Scientist Salary – updated September 2026

The average salary for remote data scientist is $120,000 per year. This is based on data from 778 job openings.

Where do you get the data from?

Data is based on 778 job openings.

How much does a Data Scientist make?

The salary range for data scientist is anywhere between $70,000 to $200,000 per year.

Can you provide a breakdown of salary data by years of experience?

Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience:

Experience Minimum salary Average salary Maximum salary
Entry Level Data Scientist (0-1 years) $70,000 $82,500 $95,000
Mid Level Data Scientist (2-4 years) $95,000 $112,500 $130,000
Senior Level Data Scientist (5-9 years) $130,000 $145,000 $160,000
Lead Level Data Scientist (10+ years) $160,000 $180,000 $200,000
* Data is based on 778 job openings.

What is the salary range for remote Entry-Level Data Scientist?

The salary range for entry-level data scientist is between $70,000 and $95,000 per year.

What is the salary range for remote Senior-Level Data Scientist?

The salary range for senior-level data scientist is between $130,000 and $160,000 per year.

Can Data Scientist be fully remote?

Yes, Data Scientist positions can be fully remote. Companies such as FocusKPI Inc., IFF, kreate are hiring remotely for Data Scientist. Check out the latest remote Data Scientist job openings below.

Are there any remote job openings for Data Scientist?

Yes, there are 778 remote job openings:

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United States $168K per year 2-5 yrs exp Software Development Data Scientist

Build and implement artificial intelligence and machine learning models to solve complex business problems and drive strategic decisions. Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain data science solutions and communicate modeling results to stakeholders.

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Data Scientist

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The Data Scientist will analyze plant, finance, and retail data to create actionable insights, reports, and automated tools. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define metrics, investigate data quality issues, and present findings to leadership.

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Canada 113K - 162K per year 2-5 yrs exp Software Development Data Scientist

You will partner with cross-functional teams to turn ambiguous business questions into rigorous analyses, models, and experiments. You will own the end-to-end process from framing questions to landing actionable recommendations with leadership.

Data Scientist

United States $140K - $348K per year 2-5 yrs exp Software Development Data Scientist

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define metrics, design experiments, and build analytical frameworks that inform strategic business decisions. Develop tools and datasets while owning complex data projects end-to-end to drive product and business impact.

Data Scientist

United States $84000 - $144K per year 2-5 yrs exp Software Development Data Scientist

You will own the design, development, and maintenance of the data platform, including data warehouses and real-time pipelines. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable frameworks that support AI/ML data products and business decision-making.

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United States $140K - $155K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development Data Scientist

Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and analytical workflows to transform complex datasets into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate data ingestion, enforce quality controls, and deliver decision-support artifacts.

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United States $80000 - $110K per year 2-5 yrs exp Software Development Data Scientist

You will design and implement technical data solutions while partnering with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into actionable insights. Additionally, you will manage project priorities and communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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