Predictive Modeling Specialist Salary.
Across 83 U.S. cities.
$145,000
national median salary
$110,000 to $192,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$208,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$151,000
San Jose, CA
Lowest Paying
$115,000
Jackson, MS
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.
The average Predictive Modeling Specialist salary in the United States is $145,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $110,000 at the 25th percentile to $192,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $208,000, while San Jose offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Predictive modeling specialists earn salaries driven by the business value of their models and the complexity of domains they work in.
Predictive Modeling Specialist salary by city
Skills that increase Predictive Modeling Specialist pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Predictive Modeling Specialists based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $20,300 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know
Predictive modeling specialists earn salaries driven by the business value of their models and the complexity of domains they work in. Insurance, credit risk, and demand forecasting roles pay the highest premiums. Specialists who can quantify the ROI of their models in dollar terms negotiate 10 to 20% above standard offers.
Junior predictive modelers earn $110,000 to $130,000. Mid-level specialists with domain expertise reach $145,000 to $192,000. Senior modelers and lead scientists earn $200,000 to $260,000, while chief analytics officers and VP-level roles can command $280,000 to $380,000.
Financial services firms offer bonuses of 20 to 35% tied to model performance and business impact. Tech companies substitute equity worth 15 to 25% of base salary. Some insurers and lenders offer model performance bonuses based on predictive accuracy improvements.