Remote Data Scientist Jobs
Remote data scientist jobs pay a median $170k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 651 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are Machine Learning, Python, SQL.
Most in-demand data scientist skills
Stitch Fix
Manager, Data Science, Styling Algorithms (Remote)
CookUnity
Senior Data Scientist, Retention & Product (Remote)
Gridsight
Senior Data Scientist, Optimisation (Remote)
Waymark
Principal Data Scientist, Health Informatics (Remote)
Alt
Senior Data Scientist, Pricing & Underwriting (Remote)
Ford Motor Company
Senior Data Scientist, Manufacturing Intelligence
Remote data scientist salary
The median base salary for a remote data scientist is $170k per year, with most roles between $140k and $195k — across 73 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 72% from entry ($127k) to manager ($218k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Who's hiring remote data scientists
Experience mix across 651 open remote data scientist roles.
Top companies hiring remote data scientists
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote data scientists make?
The median base salary for a remote data scientist is about $170k per year, with most roles between $140k and $195k — across 73 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote data scientists?
Companies hiring remote data scientists right now include Socure, CapsLock, Pinterest, Moniepoint, Cohere, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote data scientist job?
Across current remote data scientist postings, the most requested skills are Machine Learning, Python, SQL, AI, Data, R. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote data scientist jobs require?
54% of open remote data scientist roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a data scientist remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 651 open remote data scientist roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of July 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote data scientist jobs?
Every remote data scientist job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.