Data Scientist Salary by Country
Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+35%
projected growth
Category
Technology
Data Scientist salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $132,000 | $11,000 |
 United Kingdom | $133,737 | $11,111 |
 Canada | $124,248 | $10,378 |
 Australia | $146,428 | $12,214 |
 Germany | $138,003 | $11,519 |
 France | $150,549 | $12,546 |
 Netherlands | $151,690 | $12,660 |
 Switzerland | $172,991 | $14,457 |
 Singapore | $112,964 | $9,439 |
 India | $28,170 | $2,348 |
 Japan | $68,693 | $5,725 |
 South Korea | $62,058 | $5,172 |
 Poland | $78,373 | $6,522 |
 Brazil | $47,930 | $3,991 |
 United Arab Emirates | $111,368 | $9,285 |
 Mexico | $44,365 | $3,700 |
 Ireland | $160,814 | $13,458 |
 Spain | $91,356 | $7,642 |
 Italy | $89,645 | $7,527 |
 Sweden | $105,415 | $8,785 |
 Norway | $141,122 | $11,760 |
 Denmark | $160,523 | $13,377 |
 Belgium | $155,111 | $12,888 |
 Austria | $135,722 | $11,291 |
 Portugal | $51,095 | $4,220 |
 Finland | $108,350 | $9,010 |
 China | $98,821 | $8,230 |
 Hong Kong | $90,436 | $7,538 |
 New Zealand | $123,213 | $10,249 |
 Indonesia | $33,242 | $2,770 |
 Philippines | $30,706 | $2,559 |
 Vietnam | $23,834 | $1,986 |
 Thailand | $44,991 | $3,749 |
 Malaysia | $58,970 | $4,914 |
 Israel | $191,266 | $15,939 |
 Saudi Arabia | $85,333 | $7,120 |
 Turkey | $60,392 | $5,033 |
 Argentina | $25,696 | $2,141 |
 Colombia | $54,081 | $4,507 |
 South Africa | $63,598 | $5,302 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
PythonSQLStatisticsMachine learningVisualization
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a data scientist make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 624.230.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 600.730.000 in Indonesia; $ 177.190.000 in Colombia, and more.
- Which country pays data scientists the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 624.230.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays data scientists the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 44 800 € per year (local currency).
- Is data scientist a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +35% over the next decade.
- What skills do data scientists need?
- Common skills include Python, SQL, Statistics, Machine learning, Visualization. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other technology jobs are similar?
- Related roles include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Machine Learning Engineer, DevOps Engineer. Compare pay on each job page.