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Posted pay · data as of 2026-11-06
Data Scientist salary in Los Angeles
The median posted pay for a Data Scientist in Los Angeles is $137,500 a year (USD); the middle half of listings sit between $99,750 and $152,100. 31 listings, last 365 days.
- Median posted pay
- $137,500
- 25th to 75th
- $99,750 to $152,100
- Listings with pay
- 31
By level
| Level | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 12 | $88,750 | $104,750 | $131,575 |
| Senior | 8 | $134,750 | $153,875 | $187,092 |
| Manager | 3 | $151,250 | $170,000 | $197,500 |
| Staff | 4 | $131,560 | $141,815 | $144,350 |
Method
- Each figure is the midpoint of a pay range that an employer posted on a live Data Scientist listing in Los Angeles, annualised, over the last 365 days (31 listings).
- It is posted pay, not what people are paid. Many employers post a range, then hire anywhere inside it.
- Percentiles are shown only where at least 3 listings back them.
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Questions
What is the average Data Scientist salary in Los Angeles?
The median posted pay is $137,500 a year, based on 31 live listings with a stated range in the last 365 days. The middle half is $99,750 to $152,100.
Is this what Data Scientists actually earn?
No. It is the pay employers posted on open listings, which is a range they intend to hire within, not reported earnings.
How does Data Scientist pay change with level in Los Angeles?
Unspecified: median $104,750 (12 listings); Senior: median $153,875 (8 listings); Manager: median $170,000 (3 listings); Staff: median $141,815 (4 listings).
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Alder. "Data Scientist salary in Los Angeles". Data as of 2026-11-06. https://alderhq.app/salaries/data-scientist/los-angeles