Data Science Intern Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$63,000
national median salary
$53,000 to $74,000. Last updated July 2026.
Highest Paying
$88,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$66,000
Denver, CO
Lowest Paying
$50,000
Jackson, MS
Salary data sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), state pay-transparency job postings, and community submissions. Most ranges are anchored to BLS OES occupation wage percentiles and placed by seniority level (entry near the 25th, mid at the median, senior at the 75th); a minority of emerging roles retain a modeled estimate where BLS has no matching series. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated July 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 15-2051. Full methodology.
The average Data Science Intern salary in the United States is $63,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $53,000 at the 25th percentile to $74,000 at the 75th. San Francisco pays the most at $88,000, while Denver offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Data Science Intern compensation is driven by years of experience, specialization depth, and the industry domain.
Data Science Intern salary by city.
Skills that increase Data Science Intern pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Data Science Interns based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $8,820 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
Data Science Intern compensation is driven by years of experience, specialization depth, and the industry domain. Base salary carries most of the total compensation, with bonuses adding roughly 12% in a typical year. At the mid-management level, the scope of the organization under management ($10M budget vs $100M+) drives the largest compensation variance.
Data Science Interns progress from entry to senior over 5 to 8 years, with lead and management levels requiring 10+ years and demonstrated cross-functional scope. Data Science Interns specifically are entry-level; the first 2 to 3 years build foundational skills before the mid-level transition.
Total compensation for Data Science Interns runs roughly $47K at median when factoring base + typical bonus (~12% of base). Base salary carries most of the compensation; benefits (healthcare, 401(k) match, PTO) add an estimated 15–25% in imputed value on top. At management levels, variable compensation (bonus + LTIP) grows as a share of total — expect 30–50% variable at director and 50%+ variable at VP and above.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Data Science Interns typically earn $57,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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