Data Scientist salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Data Scientist make in Washington, DC?

Median base salary

Government data

$132,200

Median $132,200
Low $85,250High $212,320

Based on 9,260 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$85,250
25th percentile
$105,700
75th percentile
$172,960
90th percentile
$212,320

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