▼8%
$132,855
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$99k
MEDIAN
$133k
90%
$177k
The average salary for a Lead Data Scientist is $132,855
Base Salary
$99k - $177k
Bonus
$5k - $30k
Profit Sharing
$2k - $30k
Total Pay
$102k - $195k
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Gender Breakdown
Male
77.2%
Female
21.2%
Prefer to self-define
1.6%
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Common Health Benefits
Medical
94%
Dental
86%
Vision
78%
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