Data Scientist hourly rate
A senior Data Scientist typically receives $130 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $89.05. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Data Scientist pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49.80 | $1,080 | $103,600 |
| 25th | $63.44 | $1,370 | $132,000 |
| Median | $89.05 | $1,930 | $185,200 |
| 75th | $117.68 | $2,550 | $244,800 |
| 90th | $147.49 | $3,200 | $306,800 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Data Scientist rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $49.80 | $89.05 | $147.49 | $130 |
| Canada | CA$42.17 | CA$68.94 | CA$102.95 | CA$100 |
| United Kingdom | £21.75 | £32.20 | £54.26 | £45 |
| Austria | €19.48 | €32.20 | €47.01 | €45 |
| Belgium | €24.29 | €45.77 | €67.81 | €65 |
| Bulgaria | €7.06 | €13.12 | €25.72 | €19 |
| Croatia | €10.50 | €18.12 | €28.31 | €25 |
| Cyprus | €13.39 | €23.56 | €51.61 | €35 |
| Czechia | €11.60 | €18.97 | €26.95 | €30 |
| Denmark | €26.95 | €41.32 | €53.96 | €60 |
| Estonia | €10.27 | €19.39 | €29.19 | €30 |
| Finland | €21.86 | €31.56 | €43.29 | €45 |
| France | €21.17 | €32.64 | €50.60 | €45 |
| Germany | €23.76 | €43.66 | €67.97 | €65 |
| Greece | €9.17 | €14.89 | €22.30 | €22 |
| Hungary | €9.07 | €16.29 | €27.30 | €24 |
| Ireland | €26.20 | €45.27 | €88.48 | €65 |
| Italy | €17.35 | €26.06 | €42.58 | €40 |
| Latvia | €8.79 | €17.48 | €30.40 | €25 |
| Lithuania | €10.94 | €19.59 | €32.00 | €30 |
| Luxembourg | €26.22 | €43.11 | €77.69 | €65 |
| Malta | €8.82 | €15.44 | €23.60 | €22 |
| Netherlands | €18.62 | €32.62 | €46.33 | €45 |
| Poland | €9.86 | €17.02 | €28.77 | €25 |
| Portugal | €12.93 | €17.36 | €35.05 | €25 |
| Romania | €8.83 | €15.36 | €29.15 | €22 |
| Slovakia | €8.30 | €13.46 | €19.66 | €20 |
| Slovenia | €14.07 | €21.28 | €32.21 | €30 |
| Spain | €14.23 | €22.57 | €37.49 | €35 |
| Sweden | €19.47 | €26.92 | €34.21 | €40 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Data Scientist in the regular role format.
Data Scientist pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Senior | $130 |
| Manager | $155 |
| Director | $185 |
Questions about Data Scientist rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Data Scientist?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Data Scientist is $130 an hour (market median wage $89.05). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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