Hiring a data scientist: the market today
The short answer ·
592 open postings ask for a data scientist as of Sep 25, 2026, from 91 employers. The median advertised minimum is $99,000. 253 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
592open postings
91employers hiring
$99,000median advertised minimum
253new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 396 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a data scientist?
Competitive. 91 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Booz Allen Hamilton with 230 open postings.
What should I pay a data scientist?
Advertised minimums center on $99,000. Federal staff in series 1560 average $145,781 in actual pay.