Data Scientist salary in San Francisco Oakland Fremont, CA

How much does a Data Scientist make in San Francisco Oakland Fremont, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$170,110

Median $170,110
Low $99,170High $272,430

Based on 10,460 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$99,170
25th percentile
$130,430
75th percentile
$212,970
90th percentile
$272,430

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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