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Research Data Scientist salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 8 open job postings for Research Data Scientist roles at 3 companies, updated Oct 10, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Research Data Scientist: postings by posted pay8 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 8 bands from $80K to $120K. Median $108K; middle half $80.2K–$116K.Median $108K$80K$120K

Postings per pay band: $80K–$85K: 2; $85K–$90K: 0; $90K–$95K: 0; $95K–$100K: 0; $100K–$105K: 0; $105K–$110K: 2; $110K–$115K: 1; $115K–$120K: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$108K median · $80.2K–$116K typical · 7 postingsMid level: middle half $80.2K–$116K, median $108K

Companies hiring

  1. The Pennsylvania State University$106K median · $80.2K–$108K typical · 5 postingsThe Pennsylvania State University: middle half $80.2K–$108K, median $106K
  2. USC2 postings · too few to show pay
  3. Cincinnati Children's1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. The Pennsylvania State University · $106K median · 5 postings

By location

  1. United States$108K median · $80.2K–$116K typical · 8 postingsUnited States: middle half $80.2K–$116K, median $108K

Newest Research Data Scientist postings

  1. Lead Research Data Scientist - Multimodal Clinical DataCincinnati Children's · United States · $101K–$131K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026
  2. Research Data Scientist - Molecular and Precision Medicine / MedicineThe Pennsylvania State University · United States · $65.5K–$95K/yr · Posted Aug 27, 2026
  3. Research Data Scientist - Molecular and Precision Medicine / MedicineThe Pennsylvania State University · United States · $91.5K–$137K/yr · Posted Aug 27, 2026
  4. Research Data ScientistUSC · Remote · $106K–$125K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
  5. Research Data ScientistUSC · Remote · $106K–$125K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Research Data Scientist make?

The median posted base pay for Research Data Scientist jobs is $108K a year, from 8 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Research Data Scientist pay range?

The middle half of postings list $80.2K–$116K. The top 10% list $116K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $80.2K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Research Data Scientist jobs?

By median posted pay: The Pennsylvania State University ($106K).

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