Remote Data Scientist Salary in United States
Remote data scientist jobs in United States pay a median $169k base, with most roles between $135k and $195k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 68 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 386 open roles hiring now.
These roles are open to candidates based in United States, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Remote data scientist salary
The median base salary for a remote data scientist is $169k per year, with most roles between $135k and $195k — across 68 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 116% from entry ($97k) to principal ($210k) 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote data scientists make in United States?
The median base salary for a remote data scientist in United States is about $169k per year, with most roles between $135k and $195k — across 68 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, Thomson Reuters, Pinterest, Zillow, RVO Health, 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 Python, Machine Learning, 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?
56% 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 in United States?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 386 open remote data scientist roles in United States, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of June 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.