How much does a data scientist make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: ‏576,000 ‏₪ in Israel; CHF 140'000 in Switzerland; €141,000 in Ireland, and more.

Which country pays data scientists the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Israel leads on an FX-adjusted view at about ‏576,000 ‏₪ per year ($192,675).

Which country pays data scientists the least?

Among covered countries, Vietnam is on the lower end at about 624.230.000 ₫ per year (local currency).

Is data scientist a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +35% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

Technology

Data Scientist Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Israel leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+35%

projected growth

Data Scientist pay worldwide: Israel leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Data Scientist is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Israel leads near $192,675 (‏576,000 ‏₪ local) while Vietnam sits near $23,999 (624.230.000 ₫ local) — about 8×.

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. Common screening skills include Python, SQL, Statistics, and Machine learning.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +35% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Israel, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $173,132. Related technology titles include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Machine Learning Engineer, and DevOps Engineer. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Data Scientist pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Israel.

Skills commonly listed: Python, SQL, Statistics, Machine learning, and Visualization. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Data Scientist list is telling you

Israel leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at ‏576,000 ‏₪ ($192,675). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Israel data scientist page before treating the rank as a plan.