Median salary
$165,500
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$140k – $200k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
86.6%
71 of 82 roles
Live roles
82
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Lead Data Scientist, Core, Level 6
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Senior Data Scientist
Senior Machine Learning Scientist - Personalization
Senior Machine Learning Scientist - Agentic Experience
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Booz Allen Hamilton
|
$126,800 | 19 |
|
PwC
|
$165,500 | 8 |
|
Expedia Group
|
$259,500 | 6 |
| GU Guidehouse | $130,500 | 5 |
Metropolis
|
$190,000 | 4 |
| AX Axon | $207,675 | 3 |
Accenture Federal Services
|
$180,000 | 3 |
Amentum
|
$160,000 | 3 |
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How much do Data Scientist roles in District of Columbia pay?
The median salary for Data Scientist roles in District of Columbia is $165,500 per year. Most pay falls between $140,000 (25th percentile) and $200,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $124,700 to $270,500.
These figures are computed live from 82 active Data Scientist roles in District of Columbia on JobsRadar, of which 71 (86.6%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Data Scientist roles in District of Columbia include PwC, Anthropic, Expedia Group and Snap Inc..
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Data Scientist salary in District of Columbia?
- The median is $165,500 per year, with most pay between $140,000 and $200,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 71 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Data Scientist salary range in District of Columbia?
- Pay ranges from about $124,700 to $270,500 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $165,500. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.