Remote Data Scientist Salary in United States
Remote data scientist jobs in United States pay a median $171k base, with most roles between $144k and $198k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 61 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 713 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 $171k per year, with most roles between $144k and $198k — across 61 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 60% from mid level ($133k) to principal ($213k) 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 $171k per year, with most roles between $144k and $198k — across 61 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 Launch Potato, Jobgether, Highmark Health, 6sense, Reddit, 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, LLM. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote data scientist jobs require?
42% 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 713 open remote data scientist roles in United States, 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.