Data Science Manager Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$175,000
national median salary
$137,000 to $228,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$239,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$183,000
Des Moines, IA
Lowest Paying
$131,000
Charleston, WV
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 15-2051. Full methodology.
The average Data Science Manager salary in the United States is $175,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $137,000 at the 25th percentile to $228,000 at the 75th. San Francisco pays the most at $239,000, while Des Moines offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Data Science Manager compensation scales with team size under management, scope of organizational responsibility, and track record of hiring and retaining talent.
Data Science Manager salary by city
Skills that increase Data Science Manager pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Data Science Managers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $24,500 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know
Data Science Manager compensation scales with team size under management, scope of organizational responsibility, and track record of hiring and retaining talent. Base salary carries most of the total compensation, with bonuses adding roughly 12% in a typical year. Within tech-sector Data Science Managers specifically, employer tier (FAANG and frontier-AI labs vs mid-stage startups vs traditional enterprise) drives 66%+ variance across the compensation band.
Data Science Managers at tech companies progress Manager → Senior Manager → Director → Senior Director → VP Engineering/Product over 10 to 15 years. The IC↔management crossover is common in both directions at the mid levels; above Senior Director, crossing back is rare.
Total compensation for Data Science Managers runs roughly $196K 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 tech companies specifically, equity and sign-on are often the largest delta between offers — two roles with matching base can differ by $100K+ at total when equity is included.
Total compensation breakdown
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Data Science Managers typically earn $158,000 (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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