Principal Data Scientist Salary in New York, New York

Principal Data Scientist Salary in New York, NY

How much does a Principal Data Scientist make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Data Scientist in New York, NY is $204,762. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $189,347 to $216,882, with most professionals earning between $175,312 and $227,916.

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10th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $175,312 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $189,347 New York,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $204,762 New York,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $216,882 New York,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $227,916 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25% $189,347 10% $175,312 90% $227,916 75% $216,882 $204,762 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    10 + years experience
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Data Scientist in New York, NY. The base salary for Principal Data Scientist ranges from $189,347 to $216,882 with the average base salary of $204,762. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $189,347 to $216,882 with the average total cash compensation of $204,762.
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