Remote Data Scientist Salary

Remote data scientist jobs pay a median $168k base, with most roles between $142k and $195k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 60 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 1,050 open roles hiring now.

Remote data scientist salary

The median base salary for a remote data scientist is $168k per year, with most roles between $142k and $195k — across 60 employers that disclosed pay.

Experience levelMedianTypical range
Mid Level18 roles$134k$95k–$161k
Senior34 roles$176k$149k–$202k
Staff10 roles$215k$184k–$253k
Principal7 roles$234k$186k–$269k

Pay climbs about 75% from mid level ($134k) to principal ($234k) 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.

Most in-demand data scientist skills

Who's hiring remote data scientists

Experience mix across 1,050 open remote data scientist roles.

Senior
44%
Staff
19%
Mid Level
14%
Manager
10%
Principal
5%

Top companies hiring remote data scientists

Remote data scientist salary by country

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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 $168k per year, with most roles between $142k and $195k — across 60 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 Jobgether, Moniepoint, Highmark Health, 6sense, Mutt Data, 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 Science, AWS. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.

What experience level do remote data scientist jobs require?

44% 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 1,050 open remote data scientist roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of November 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.