Top Data Scientist Salary in the United States

How much does a Top Data Scientist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Top Data Scientist in the United States is $128 as of May 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $116 and $143. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Job Description

Develops and executes the data science vision, strategy, and capacity to support organizational long-term, short-term, and mission-critical goals. Provides the organization with data insights, analytics, and tools to achieve business goals, foster innovation, and promote data-driven decision-making. Engages stakeholders and champions the design and development of data science initiatives. Researches and incorporates emerging technologies and methods to continuously improve analytic capabilities and enhance capacity to provide valuable results. Builds team capability with mentoring, coaching, and professional development. Possesses a deep and broad knowledge of data science, analytical concepts and methods, and business operations. Typically requires a master's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. Manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Top Data Scientist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Top Data Scientist ranges from $116 to $143 with the average hourly pay of $128. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $139 to $190 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $158.
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